Date of Birth: April 16, 1985
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Luol Deng is a retired South Sudanese-British professional basketball player known for his versatility, defensive prowess, and scoring ability. Born on April 16, 1985, in Wau, Sudan (now South Sudan), Deng’s family moved to Egypt when he was young to escape the Second Sudanese Civil War. They later settled in London, England. Deng’s basketball journey began in Brixton, where he joined the Brixton Topcats. His talent quickly became evident, earning him a scholarship to Blair Academy in the United States. He subsequently played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, where he was a standout player. In the 2004 NBA Draft, Deng was selected as the 7th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns but was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls. He played for the Bulls from 2004 to 2014, becoming a two-time NBA All-Star. After his tenure with the Bulls, Deng had stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves before retiring in 2019. Off the court, Deng is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly through the Luol Deng Foundation, which focuses on youth development, health, and education in Africa and the UK. He also played a significant role in promoting basketball in South Sudan, helping to establish the South Sudan Basketball Federation.
5 Interesting Facts about Luol Deng
1. Luol Deng was named the NBA Sportsmanship Award winner in 2007.
2. He is fluent in Dinka, Arabic, and English.
3. Deng was part of the Great Britain national basketball team and competed in the 2012 London Olympics.
4. He has been involved in various charitable activities, including building schools and providing healthcare in South Sudan.
5. Deng became a British citizen in 2006.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Luol Deng
1. “Basketball is just a platform for me to inspire and help others.”
2. “Every time I step on the court, I play for my family and my country.”
3. “It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish.”
4. “I always believed in giving back because I remember what it was like to have nothing.”
5. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Luol Deng’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $200 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Luol Deng does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Luol Deng Foundation](https://luoldeng.org/
2. [NBA Profile](https://www.nba.com/player/2736/luol-deng
3. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luol_Deng
4. [Basketball Reference](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/denglu01.html
5. [BBC Sport – Luol Deng](https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/luol-deng
