The positions that he played were small forward/ power forward.
Deng played for Chicago Bulls, Cleavland Cavalliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Minesota Timberwolves.
The decision to retire was made by him on October 18th, 2019.
“I’ve always been low key, do my thing, do what I got to do, and get on with it.”- Luol Deng
“My whole life, every time I’ve been down, I’ve found a way to turn it around.”- Luol Deng
Luol Deng- Former Basketballer (Nitty Gritty)
“From where I came from, the way I was raised, when somebody does something for you, you always give something back to them.”- Luol Deng
“Even in high school, when I had injuries, I tried to play with them. When I shouldn’t have worked out, I worked out.”- Luol Deng
“I’ve been in situations in my career where I’ve had slumps and struggles. I always stick with it and just keep working.”- Luol Deng
Luol Deng- Former Basketballer (What set him apart)
“I try to let my highs not be too high and my lows not be too low. And I do that just because I try to control my emotions.”- Luol Deng
“You always – as a basketball player, as a competitor – that’s where you speak most: on the court.”- Luol Deng
“I work hard. I never want to live with that feeling that I’ve disappointed somebody.”- Luol Deng
Luol Deng- Former Basketballer (Final Thoughts)
“I don’t think it changes who you are inside. But when you have a lot of money, it makes a lot of things easier. That’s why everyone wants to be successful.”- Luol Deng
