
Luol Deng | Photo: © Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports
Former Duke star, Luol Deng, has decided to retire from the NBA after 15 seasons:
Luol Deng has retired from basketball after 15 NBA seasons and signed a contract to retire as a Chicago Bull. The two-time All-Star spent his first nine-plus seasons in Chicago and then played for Miami, Lakers and Minnesota.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 17, 2019
Deng was the 7th pick in the 2004 NBA Draft by Phoenix but was traded to the Chicago Bulls where he was selected to the All-Rookie First Team. He averaged 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal per game during his career. He also made over $150 million while in the NBA.
Deng helped lead Duke to a Final Four appearance in 2004 while leading all freshmen in scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage.