Luol Deng

I have friends growing up in Egypt. I have friends in England. And they just can't believe that what I used to say, it used to be almost like a joke. I used to say I'll be in the NBA one day.

I am extremely proud to be a part of the NBA's first game in Africa. Coming from South Sudan and having participated in the Basketball without Borders Africa camps in Johannesburg previously, I am truly honored to be part of this historic event.

Life is about going through things and learning along the way.

There are a lot of people you never hear about that helped me a lot with my career and helped me become who I am that I've known for a long time and I still stay in touch with.

I grew up in Brixton as a young teenager playing basketball for the Brixton Topcats, which marked the beginning of my career.

No matter what I do for the rest of my career, I think I'll always be a Bulls guy.

I've been in situations in my career where I've had slumps and struggles. I always stick with it and just keep working.

Throughout my career, I've never really been a guy who created drama or wanted to deal with drama.

Earlier in my career, a lot of guys wanted individual numbers and to do well individually.

I've seen a lot and experienced so many different cultures, and that's helped me a lot in my career and helped me mature as a person.

I think everyone in this league should aim to become good enough to shoot for the MVP. Not everyone can do it, but you've gotta try your hardest.

I've never been in a place where I've walked in the street and actually feel home, where I don't feel like a refugee.