Posts Tagged ‘Luol Deng’
10 Greatest basketball players from Africa
Defensive domination and rebounding prowess are trademarks of the greatest basketball players from Africa. These are defining traits for these men, the greatest basketball players from Africa, in the NBA and in other overseas circuits. Africa has produced a growing influx of standout basketball players on the global stage, including the U.S. college scene. African…
Read MoreTrumps immigration ban worries NBA
The NBA has contacted the State Department to understand better how the U.S. ban on immigration from seven countries might affect the league. President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibits immigration from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen for a 90-day period. Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng and, Milwaukee Bucks rookie Thon Maker were both born in Sudan (now South…
Read MoreNBA Game in Africa Opens Doors
An exhibition NBA game in Africa opened doors, being the first of its kind in NBA history. Held at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, the event featured a team of players born in Africa and second-generation African players, aptly called “Team Africa” and a composed of various current NBA players representing “Team World.” Fans in attendance…
Read MoreNBA free agency frenzy simmers down
It was a busy weekend as far as NBA free agency was concerned. LeBron James’ decision to “come home” to the Cleveland Cavaliers was the first domino to fall and soon after teams and players quickly made their moves. James shrewdly signed a two-year contract with the Cavs worth $42 million, giving him both financial…
Read MoreAndrew Bynum and picks traded for Luol Deng
The Cleveland Cavaliers have found a taker for their oft-injured big man, Andrew Bynum (213 cm). The Cavs are sending his contract and several draft picks to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for British-Sudanese, All-Star forward Luol Deng (206 cm, Duke’04). As reported on NBA.com: In addition to sending Bynum’s contract to Chicago, the Cavaliers…
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