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Luol Deng (born April 16, 1985 in Wau, Sudan) is a Sudanese-British professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls, where he plays small forward
Chicago Bulls star Luol Deng
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Early life
When he was young, his father Aldo, a member of the Sudanese parliament, moved the family to Egypt to escape the Second Sudanese Civil War. In Egypt, they met former NBA center Manute Bol, another Dinka, who taught Deng's older brother, Deng Deng, how to play basketball. Manute also served as a mentor for Luol himself. When they were granted political asylum, his family emigrated to South Norwood in London, England. Deng developed an interest in association football and basketball, and was invited to join England's 15-and-under teams in both sports. During this time, he began his career at Brixton Topcats. At the age of 13, he played for England's squad in the European Junior Men's Qualifying Tournament, averaging 40 points and 14 rebounds. He was named the MVP of the tournament. Next, he led England to the finals of the European Junior National Tournament, where he averaged 34 points and earned another MVP award. He counts himself a fan of Arsenal F.C
At the age of 14, Luol moved to the United States to play basketball at Blair Academy in New Jersey, where one of his teammates was future NBA player Charlie Villanueva. Deng was also named a Tri-Captain at Blair along with Charlie Villanueva and Roberto Alfonso Felipe. During his senior year, Deng was considered the second most promising high school senior in America after LeBron James. He was named First Team All-America by Parade Magazine and USA Today, and was selected to play in the McDonald's High School All-America game, in which he performed at a very high standard and impressed many top NBA players. After graduation, he decided to attend Duke University. In one season at Duke, he appeared in 37 games and made 32 starts. He averaged 30.1 minutes and scored 15.1 points per game en route to a berth in the 2004 Final Four. He is only the 10th freshman in ACC history to lead all rookies in scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage
CHICAGO - DECEMBER 28: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls puts up a shot between Charlie Villanueva #31 and Andrew Bogut #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28, 2007 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Bucks 103-99
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Professional career
After one year at Duke, Deng entered the 2004 NBA Draft. He was picked seventh overall by the Phoenix Suns, but was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls by prior agreement. Deng suffered a season-ending wrist injury late in his rookie season, but still made the NBA All-Rookie First Team to help the resurgent Bulls return to the playoffs for the first time in several years. Deng averaged 11.7 points per game, playing in 61 games. On February 8, Deng recorded a double-double, including 30 points against the Dallas Mavericks
In his second season, he posted strong performances throughout March and April to help the Bulls earn their second consecutive playoff berth. His offensive statistics improved in his sophomore season, increasing his scoring to 14.3 points per game, and increasing his rebounding to 6.6 per game, up from a 5.3 average his rookie season. Deng had four straight double-double performances from February 28 to March 5, with at least ten points and rebounds in each game. In the playoffs, the Bulls faced off against the Miami Heat in a best of 7 game series. Deng came off the bench in all six games, averaging ten points per game
For the 2006-07 season, Deng was the only Bull to start all 82 regular season games. All of his numbers continued to improve, and he led the team in minutes played (37.5) and field goal percentage (.517), while playing a strong second scoring option to Ben Gordon, with a marked improvement to 18.8 points per game. Deng also notably rarely committed fouls on defense (2.00 per game), despite the minutes he played and frequently being outsized in matchups against power forwards such as Kevin Garnett
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, left, defends Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007
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On December 27, 2006 Deng was driving the lane when Miami Heat player James Posey grabbed him and slammed him to the floor, causing concern that Deng may have re-injured his wrist. Posey earned a flagrant foul, was ejected and suspended for one game. Deng scored 32 points against the Cavaliers just three nights later, however, resolving concern that the wrist would be re-injured. On March 26, 2007 Deng posted a new career-high 38 points to lead the Bulls to a home victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. Deng was in rhythm, converting a spectacular 18 of his 25 shots from the field
Deng continues to credit Manute Bol as a major influence, saying "He has really helped me out in my life and I know that if I'm playing this game then it's thanks to him, so I owe him a lot."[8] "Manute started me with this whole thing and basketball. Our relationship is one where he is like an older brother or a father to me. He gives me a lot of advice."
On May 3, 2007, Deng won the NBA's sportsmanship award in a vote by players. The award honors the player who best exemplifies ethical behavior, fair play and integrity on the court. Deng is involved in numerous charities, and the league will donate $25,000 on his behalf to Pacific Garden Mission, the oldest continuously operating rescue mission in the country. "He really does epitomize everything I had hoped for as a person and a basketball player," general manager John Paxson said. "I think it's one of the reasons we've gotten to the level we're at this year. I'm truly proud of him. I think the world of him as a person and as a player."
Deng also won the 2006-2007 Golden Icon Award for Best Sports Role Model. The awards are presented by the Travolta entertainment family
Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady, right, drives around Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng, of Sudan, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007
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Since his birth in Sudan, Deng has lived in Egypt, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Deng represented England at Under-16 and Under-19 level, and is an ambassador for the London 2012 Olympic Games. In October 2006, Deng became a naturalized British citizen in a ceremony in Croydon and was called up to play in European competition for the Great Britain team. He made his debut against Georgia in Pau, France on August 9 2007, scoring 19 points.[12] In his first competitive qualifying game repesenting Great Britain Deng scored 21 points (21 Pts, 10 Rbs, 2 Asts, 3 Stls & 2 Blks) against Slovakia, at Birmingham's
National Indoor Arena on 21 August 2007
Chicago Bulls interim Head Coach Jim Boylan, left, talks as he watches his team practice with Luol Deng of Sudan during their practice at Sheri L. Berto Center in Deerfield, Ill., Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. The Chicago Bulls Executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxton announced today their team has appointed Lead Assistant Coach Jim Boylan to Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the 2007-08 season
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Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng, right, of Sudan, guards Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison, left, during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in Washington. The Bulls beat the Wizards, 95-84
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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 05: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls draws a foul from Raymond Felton #20 of the Charlotte Bobcats during the second half at Bobcats Arena on December 5, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chicago defeated Charlotte 91-82
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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 05: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls fails to pull in this rebound against Jeff McInnis #0 and Gerald Wallace #3 of the Charlotte Bobcats during the second half at Bobcats Arena on December 5, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chicago defeated Charlotte 91-82
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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 05: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls, who scored 30 points against the Charlotte Bobcats, looks at the scoreboard at Bobcats Arena on December 5, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chicago defeated Charlotte 91-82
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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 05: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls shoots over Emeka Okafor #50 and Jared Dudley #4 of the Charlotte Bobcats during the second half at Bobcats Arena on December 5, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chicago defeated Charlotte 91-82
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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 05: Emeka Okafor #50 of the Charlotte Bobcats grabs a rebound against Ben Wallace #3 and Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Bobcats Arena on December 5, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chicago defeated Charlotte 91-82
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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 08: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls is called for a defensive foul as he attempts to block a shot attempt against Tayshaun Prince #22 of the Detroit Pistons at the United Center on November 8, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois
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From left NBA players Ronny Turiaf of the LA Lakers, Luol Deng of the Chicago Bulls, Boris Diaw of the Phoenix Suns, Chris Duhon of the Chicago Bulls, Yakhouba Diawara of the Denver Nuggets, Mickael Pietrus of the Warriors and Bo Outlaw of the Orlando Magic joke as they pose during a photo call to mark the beginning of Basketball without Borders camp in Paris, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007
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CHICAGO - MAY 13: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls scores on an put back of an offensive rebound against Tayshaun Prince #22 of the Detroit Pistons in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on May 13, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won 102-87. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Luol Deng;Tayshaun Prince
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CHICAGO - MAY 10: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls brings the ball up court against the Detroit Pistons in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs at the United Center Center on May 10, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago Bulls' Kirk Hinrich attempts to calm down Luol Deng after he was called for a foul against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, May 17, 2007, in Chicago. The Pistons defeated the Bulls 95-85 to advance to the NBA Eastern Conference finals
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AUBURN HILLS, MI - MAY 05: Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls dunks between Jason Maxiell #54 and Rasheed Wallace #36 of the Detroit Pistons in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs at the Palace of Auburn Hills on May 5, 2007 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Detroit won Game One 95-69. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Luol Deng;Jason Maxiell;Rasheed Wallace
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Princess Astrid of Belgium (R) poses with a worker of the A2Z mosquito net factory in Arusha, 03 October 2007. The factory is the largest mosquito net maker and distributor in Africa. The nets are an essential preventive measure against the transmision of Malaria. Malaria, according to the UN kills approximately 3,000 children a day worldwide and remains the single largest cause of death for children under five in sub-Saharan Africa
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Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso of Spain, top, plays a shot to Real Madrid soccer player Raul Gonzalez during a tennis charity match in Madrid, Thursday Dec. 20, 2007. Various sports personalities teamed up in a tennis and a soccer match to raise money in the fight against malaria
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Spanish tennis players Rafael Nadal (R) and Carlos Moya react after losing a point during the "Friends of Iker vs Friends of Rafa" match against malaria in Madrid December 20, 2007. Nadal and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas invited several athlete friends to a tennis and soccer matches to support a Red Cross campaign to free the world from malaria
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Mohamed Omer
غادة عبدالعزيز خالد
Tragie Mustafa
ABDALLAH ABDALLAH
فيس بوك
تويتر
انستقرام
يوتيوب
بنتيريست