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Former Chicago Bulls of the past: Where are they now?

By Nicholas Niendorf

MIAMI, FL - MAY 15: Nate Robinson #2 of the Chicago Bulls looks to pass the ball against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2013 (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - MAY 15: Nate Robinson #2 of the Chicago Bulls looks to pass the ball against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2013 (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Luol Deng: one of the more beloved players in Chicago Bulls history.
PHOENIX, AZ – FEBRUARY 15: Luol Deng #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball ahead of TJ Warren #12 and Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 15, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Pelicans defeated the Suns 110-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Luol Deng

Luol Deng was once a reliable stalwart and fan-favorite for the Bulls. He spent 10 seasons in Chicago before the Bulls traded him to Cleveland during the 2013-14 season.

Playing through Chicago’s 2000s rebuild and the heart of the new Baby Bulls, Deng sits towards the top of most of the Bulls’ leaderboards. He’s top five for the Bulls in total points, steals, field goals and minutes, and is in the top 10 in almost every major statistical category.

After the 2013-14 season, Deng signed with the Miami Heat and returned to the playoffs in his second year with the Heat in 2016. Following Miami’s exit in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, he signed a monstrous four-year, $72 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers where he currently plays. He only played in 56 games last season and averaged a disappointing 7.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game on 38.7 percent shooting.

Deng, once a Sudanese refugee himself, has continued to do a charity work in South Sudan and for Sudanese refugees around the world. He has also spoken out about the United States’ travel ban under Donald Trump’s administration. In 2014, Deng won the NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, given to players who demonstrate commitment to service in the community.

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He will captain Team Africa during an NBA exhibition game played in Africa this August against Team World. His team features first and second-generation African players, notably Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bismack Biyombo (forward Serge Ibaka will not particpate due to injury).

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