On Saturday night, the Chicago Bulls immortalized Derrick Rose’s contributions for the franchise during his time with the team from 2008 to 2016. The Bulls franchise gave him one of the greatest tributes one can get, a jersey retirement ceremony that ensures that no one on the team from here on out can ever wear his iconic number one jersey.
With the NBA Draft lottery scheduled for Monday, May 12th, it is time to take a look at teams that beat the odds. The league flattened the odds starting from 2019, giving each of the top three teams a 14% chance to get the No.1 pick.
A former NBA player who was even an All-Star in his career and an influential figure in global basketball, Luol Deng, shared how one loss stands out in his career.
Luol Deng was once among the best forwards in the NBA during his 10-year run with the Chicago Bulls. At the end of his career, Deng signed a big contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Eight years after his Miami Heat exit, former star Luol Deng has offered insight into why he left to join the LA Lakers. Deng, who retired in 2019, after playing in the NBA for 15 years, was known for his no-nonsense big-man style.
For young athletes, draft night is a defining moment. Being chosen is one thing; however, validation and the culmination of years of sweat, sacrifice, and relentless determination all come down to that night.
Building a championship contender requires more than assembling the guys who put up stats on the board. While individual performances matter, the true key lies in team chemistry.
Back when LeBron James was still playing in the Eastern Conference, the road to the NBA Finals, at some point, always went through him. Former All-Star
Luol Deng watched Derrick Rose arrive in Chicago and literally took over the team from Ben Gordon. Deng was the Bulls' steady second option behind Gordon but after the team drafted Rose in 2008, the fortunes of the franchise drastically changed.
The Chicago Bulls in the early 2010s were one of the best cores to never win a championship in that era, with stars like Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose, Carlos Boozer, and Luol Deng.
Former NBA star Luol Deng appeared on the latest episode of the Knuckleheads Podcast and, like others before him, was asked to create an ultimate starting five with himself and four former teammates, all in their prime.
Luol Deng last played in the NBA during the 2018-19 season when he was a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The two-time NBA All-Star is most known for his ten-year tenure with the Chicago Bulls.
Luol Deng, the president of South Sudan Basketball Federation and a former NBA All-Star, did not hold back in his criticism of the referees following South Sudan’s elimination from the 2024 Olympic Games.
Two-time NBA All-Star and president of South Sudan basketball Luol Deng did not hide his dissatisfaction with the officiating at the Olympic men’s basketball tournament.
Luol Deng’s net worth in 2024 is $200 million. You may know Luol from playing in the NBA, but he now leads the charge for South Sudan’s upstart national team in the Olympics.
Former NBA star Luol Deng has been paying for South Sudan's basketball team and investing in the program for years, according to head coach Royal Ivey.
Former Miami Heat small forward Luol Deng had a dream to bring Olympic basketball to his native South Sudan, South Sudan did not have a team due to a lack of talent and money.
Long-time NBA fans know how great Luol Deng and Gilbert Arenas were at the peak of their powers. While they weren’t the most notable players of their generation, the quality of play they provided to their respective teams was enough for fans to remember them fondly.
Former NBA All-Stars Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas made some derogatory remarks about the South Sudanese basketball team last week and received a scathing response from another former NBA player.
Former Miami Heat forward Luol Deng is keeping his foot in the world of basketball, taking over as president of the South Sudanese Basketball Federation in 2019.