African-born basketball players in the US who made us proud in 2017

Fredrick Ngugi December 29, 2017

Luol Ajou Deng

Luol Ajou Deng, an American basketball player from South Sudan. Photo credit: Twitter

Luol Ajou Deng, South Sudan

Luol Ajou Deng, who was born in Wau, South Sudan, in 1985, is currently a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. In 2013, the two-time NBA All-Star was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team and was part of an NBA All-Rookie First Team with the Chicago Bulls in 2004. The 6 feet and 9 inches tall player has also played for other top American teams, such as Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: June 19, 2018

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