Luol Deng Quotes
When I started playing basketball, I hated it because football had always been my sport.
Topics
Physical Fitness
Sportsmanship
Team Sports
Athletic Ability
Athletic Transition
Basketball Experience
Basketball Skills
Coaching Techniques
Competitive Spirit
Exercise Routine
Football Background
Football Strategy
Initial Dislike
New Hobby
Sports Preference
Sports Psychology
personal change
playing sports
Citations
"Luol Deng: The refugee who became an NBA star." The Independent, 13 Dec. 2008.
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Luol Ajou Deng is a South Sudanese-British former professional basketball player. He was a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2012. Born in what is now South Sudan, Deng fled the country with his family as a child, eventually settling in the United Kingdom. He became a British citizen in 2006, and has played for the Great Britain national team.