Luol Deng Height, Weight, Wingspan, Shoe Size, Position, Draft, Age and more

Last Updated on January 8, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information about Luol Deng:

Full Name: Luol Ajou Deng
Nationality: British-South Sudanese
Age: Born April 16, 1985
Hometown: Wau, South Sudan (fled to the UK as a refugee)
Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
Weight: 237 lbs (108 kg)
Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 m)
Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
Number: Wore jersey numbers 9, 7, and 8 during his NBA career
Position: Small forward / Power forward
High School: Blair Academy (Blairstown, New Jersey, USA)
College: Duke University (2003–2004) – Duke Blue Devils
NBA Draft: 2004, Round 1, Pick 7 by the Phoenix Suns (rights traded to the Chicago Bulls)
Teams Played For:
- Chicago Bulls (2004–2014)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2014)
- Miami Heat (2014–2016)
- Los Angeles Lakers (2016–2018)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2018–2019)
Championship Rings: None
Kids: Has two children, a son and a daughter (names not widely disclosed)
Siblings: Luol Deng has eight siblings. His family is deeply rooted in sports, with his brother Ajou Deng having also played basketball professionally.

Luol Deng is known for his all-around skills, defensive prowess, and leadership on and off the court.
He was a two-time NBA All-Star (2012, 2013) during his time with the Chicago Bulls.
Deng played a significant role on the Bulls’ playoff teams, particularly during Derrick Rose’s MVP years.
Off the court, Deng is a philanthropist and humanitarian, actively working to improve lives in South Sudan and supporting refugee communities globally.
He retired in 2019 and has since been involved in basketball development programs and governance, including becoming the president of the South Sudan Basketball Federation, leading the national team to historic achievements.