Luol Deng: Uniting a country through basketball | Generation Sport

[@FeAmiote]

I'm a Filipino and a huge fan of the South Sudan Basketball national team in the Paris Olympics specially when they almost have beaten the NBA lead US Basketball team in their friendly match. I admire their coach, leader, financer, and president, Luol Deng. He is a source of inspiration and power for the team and the country.

[@GarangGarangAthianMalockdit]

Congratulations to Luol Deng for the love he has given to his country 🇸🇸

[@amarethompson5792]

Nothing but RESPECT for Lou. Blessings

[@mikekatako2045]

My bro❤ 🙏🏾❤️🇨🇩🇬🇧, we are proud of you.from Brixton to NBA

[@akimchuol9995]

"I am product of opportunity " well said.

[@unoastro8949]

I watch their team and their fans live in Manila when they played against us, the Philippines, in this World Cup and you can really see how this one is such a source of pride for them. I hope South Sudan, and the rest of Africa, breakaway from all these wars and instability in the region, and just reach their potential cause I meet a lot of nice Africans in my country.

[@aleks3906]

Thanks for your nice words... I am from South Sudan and live with a friend of mine from the Philippines

[@TimothyZakaria]

​@@aleks3906playing Basketball isn't easy especially being Sudanese it's not historically popular like Soccer but he moved around a lot. He really likes Chicago, I am from England also and I like Detroit not very different from Chicago

[@aaronTNGDS9]

Huge respect and love for South Sudan from Aaron in USA. May the nation continue to grow, advance, and prosper.

[@Edenyouseff]

Thank you 🙏

[@jim9093]

i like his honesty and just shows how much he really is involved to help not only his country but africa. there should be more people like him; changing the world in whatever he can be with whatever he can do

[@simba6483]

Nothing but respect ✊🏾 for Luol

[@memes4u378]

its beautiful Dinka, Nuer and Mongalese Tribemen all playing together

[@MrMuma1989]

Manut Bol inspired Lulo Dengs brothers who inspired Lulo Deng to play B Ball. Now Lulo Deng inspiring not just South Sudan but the continent. Crazy. Imagine Bol Bol joins the team how full circle a moment for Bol Bol to be coached by Lulo Deng this team would be unstoppable.

[@ApoloKabali]

American escaped a Bullet Bol Bol wasn't on that team

[@LEO13theGREAT-q4u]

It would've been over for USA for sho...​@@ApoloKabali

[@alcidescarvalho8687]

Yes, why wasn't Bolt Bol there?

[@LEO13theGREAT-q4u]

@@alcidescarvalho8687 No he was not there, because of a injury

[@jeffreysantos5648]

Luol Deng the next south Sudan President, His truly smart and idealistic,,,,,for the betterment of his countryman

[@jeffreysantos5648]

and patriotic also who love his country very much

[@strongopinionsweaklyheld2811]

nothing but respect for Luol Deng! good luck in olympics

[@MayomAtem-sh5yz]

The smartest,talented,hardworking inspirational and patriotic man I’ve ever seen my entire life🖤I love uh so much for changing the narrative of South Sudan 🇸🇸 and Africa at large…We S.Sudan love uh sm big bruh🇸🇸🖤

[@anthonyjmoore2136]

Deng one my top Bulls players. Salute to you King on what you’re doing for your country and the whole country of Africa. I’m definitely visiting to Rwanda for the basketball league want to definitely experience that

[@sorysangare480]

You have in one interview become on of my favorite sons of the continent. Intelligent and proud of where you come from. You give back and I can hear the truth in your voice. You will surely inspire all Africans that are still complexed of how others portray our wonderful continent, instead of educating them of all the wonders we have., the talent and intelligence and the drive of Africans. Bravo!!

[@Bol_imla]

Great hero for SSD.A wonderful visionary leadership

[@harazyekparagas8268]

Respect for this man. Truly he is very passionate on his goal and i can say that his cause resonates with the needs of his fellow African. Thank you. At times like this, we needed to remind ourselves with this kind of humility and purpose. Again, respect for you!!

[@MrJones208]

Thank you for sharing this interview, we are proud of you are Luol Deng as a British Citizen 🇬🇧 keep inspiring others and being true to yourself

[@dailyfoot331]

Yes !Deng basketball is the momentum trend for South Sudan in sports.

[@greeg02]

What a great man , big heart ❤ . All the best for you and South Sudan !

[@deblessedone1735]

Truly, a patriot. Really smart gentle giant.

[@apotebill]

Deng is absolutely right. We need opportunities not a handout.

[@mjasquith9]

This is awesome! Well done, Luol! It was great watching South Sudan at the FIBA world cup.

[@dasherif1271]

I am amazed at his intelligence.He has my respect.

[@arokabuideer9818]

May God bless Luol Deng and particularly our beloved country South Sudan😍😍

[@whereindawurlisrichie]

Proud of you and the team Lou 🇸🇸 ✊🏿

[@akleeayuel6719]

Who's here after south Sudan gave USA a lesson ❤🇸🇸💪

[@GoldSunVHendrix]

Yes and the USA players still remain consistent top athletes because of the tradition of excellence. Deng trained in basketball with African American players, so its nice hes passing that knowledge and skills along.

[@AllThingsAdiu]

Yes!

[@kelvinhardy6711]

Right here , ( y'all almost got us my man)!

[@gilbertbwerere]

I'm here

[@Afriks-Yaw]

@@GoldSunVHendrix It all began for him in the U.K.

[@FIFAMobilegoals-fs9qp]

"I am a product of Opportunity..."! Wow! God bless you Luol! Good player for the bulls and amazing person! Sport unifies people!

[@d-agokaleerna7142]

Thank you Luol Deng you are a great leader to our country.

[@simplyballing1592]

This dude is someone his country can truly be proud of

[@ezekieltoluwase6092]

💯❤️👑

[@zakariaaru2836]

yeah bro we are proud of him

[@Bigo1of1]

We most definitely are! 🇸🇸 nothing but respect for Luol 👏🏾

[@bapakku9067]

Rmmyn

[@bapakku9067]

@@zakariaaru2836 oimsb

[@RICKYsWorld-2710]

Loul Deng is a giant in comparison to Arenas. He uses his mind and power to propel others. He is a true leader and an example of greatness. Bessed and humble.

[@marisajohnson9679]

Great interview and questions! the South Sudan basketball team is so exciting and Luol has such a thoughtful, progressive, and honorable perspective.

[@andycorderotv3136]

He is doing great things for his country💯

[@NileGoddess]

South Sudanese are natural talent in basketball.

[@alcidescarvalho8687]

It's good to see MANUTE coming in! They will always elevate MANUTE appreciatively 🎉❤😊

[@wbonniew]

This star can lead his nation

[@olusolabalogun2583]

I doff my hat, Mr. Luol Deng. Long Live South Sudan. Long Live Africa. Mai Bue!!!

[@akimchuol9995]

Luol Deng is only 6 feet 9 inches tall but he stands as a 7 feet 9 inches tall giants to ours eyes, regarding what the man brings to the table as a south Sudanese and as a human .

[@altonpatterson907]

Mad love and CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wishing continued success to the Lou, the foundation, players and believers.

[@justicetoallhope9727]

Don't you love what he said about the 'comfort zone'? It is true that when we are told we are good at something, we get comfortable at that position or whatever. Most of us somehow stop doing more or getting even better or strive to become the best.

[@leedza]

Love the whole segment. His mindset is what we need to move Africa forward, it's shame that politicians lack this level of basic vision. You can apply the same philosophy to many areas other than sport. We have people, we have resources, we just need the will and vision to progress.

[@b.c627]

Big up to you Deng.God speed for Africa

[@qimm]

He's living the life. Respect to Luol!💪

[@John_frenchNL24]

He sure proved himself ..this is a big deal for loul deng....start a team from scratch to be now playing in a world cup....wow...loul deng future nba coach

[@JustAddMovement]

Protect this man!

[@jasonbeedon9867]

Here after South Sudan almost beat team USA!

[@TheIkaraCult]

Luol is a great man

[@blackdynamitee9735]

Luol Deng, MAY NHIALIC OF OUR FOREFATHERS BLESS YOU. THE BRIGHT STAR IS RISING!

[@MarlonThorne1]

Amazing Interview!!! Much Respect Bro!!

[@johannblack6027]

LUOL DENG = LEGEND!!!!

[@Isaaccluke-rad]

This man is much more than himself....... he's South Sudan in the rise!

[@Doobielito]

So many clowned him for getting paid by the Lakers but not playing. Now I think it's going to a good cause by funding South Sudan Basketball 🙏🏻

[@inyakiTV]

I'm here Because to know more about the South Sudan Team, one of the tough opponent of USA

[@akimchuol9995]

"You just can't not given something to survive today and came back tomorrow ".

[@kingsolomon899]

Such a humble and nice guy!!!

[@ranggasob]

noble and smart man.

[@sebastijanp3]

I think we and the whole world is cheering for south sudan

[@angelocouncil5827]

Basketball ( sports ) changing lifes world-wide with subtle energies governing re- creationly military mindsets.

[@dizzobashir]

Luol is so smart 🔥🔥🔥

[@sharadnagane5211]

Roll model... love from India... basketball life.,...

[@surunitemiakanni-oye4346]

Role model.

[@mza2884]

Thank you Deng for being example for African.

[@Rowell-r7d]

hes good inspiratiom in south sudan

[@MeinzeBrouwer]

Nice to see that humongous Lakers contract be put to good use. It felt bad at the time, but now I am so happy Luol has this money to use and not Jeanie Buss

[@hashimaliahmed3675]

You blaming for laker woes

[@hashimaliahmed3675]

I thought Jeane buss was one of the smartest executives in the NBA.but nah was not the case.

[@jorgethegreat]

Jim Buss was the head of the basketball operations when they signed Deng. Jeanie was only the head of the business operations. Then Jim resigned for fcking it and Jeanie had her removed from the Lakers org.

[@robertsadika1779]

Seeing Garang of now Thunder ⚡ basketball team in Nairobi. Consistency is the key

[@jeremiahj-rj1cx]

Rock the Olympics 🇸🇸

[@christianoriho2523]

Excellent that's a good opportunity 🇸🇸🎉❤

[@hashimaliahmed3675]

While Derrick rose face of the bulls but deng was the back bone at united center

[@noah22h]

Yall look up his nephew Deng Deng in North Dakota he’s a UND wide receiver freshman

[@mohamedalwali6147]

Amazing thanks so much ❤

[@nigelhinds7356]

He is a great man

[@Iwilldoyes]

Congrats on 1st win!!

[@Tankxley]

Great interview I’m so proud of him and the service that he brings even though I’m mad at the contract that he got from my Lakers, but he did good with it by the way who is the reporter? What’s her name lol

[@JohnBolAgor]

Congratulations Luol Deng

[@mauriceldisgreecanadahaspr9560]

HELLO BE PROUD THINGS ARE GETTING BETTER AFRICA THEY BUILDING NEW HOUSES AFRICA. HOPEFULLY GET BETTER IN AFRICA DONT GIVE UP!!!😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@gedenironald8635]

He was born in Sudan, South Sudan is a new name given to a land South of Sudan. The people in South Sudan are real Sudanese and majority of those in North Sudan are partly Arabs and they are from their Arab fathers and not Africans.

[@Johnniedallas214]

Sudanese are black

[@dieudonnesalou5919]

Look at de cow.Who spok of race hier ? South Sudan is not more Sudan. A lot of dem are Christians.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@S-pq5zp]

Shut up. Because of this type of behavior we are always fighting each other. Always telling one tribe is not from the country and the other tribe own the country. Did you ever see black Arab??? Arabic is the language adopted by Sudan because they are not too far from the Arab world. I speak French that doesn’t make me French… Colonization makes me speak French. They are all Sudanese but different tribes. My country has over 60 ethnics groups because. We were living by tribes in Africa, colonisation makes us contries without considering the differences. Let’s put that behind and unite as a country because it’s done already.

[@tamrasg6960]

​@S-pq5zp you shut up He said nothing but the truth They Aren't real Sudanese It's why South Sudanese separated and Accepted independence Because of religious beliefs That they wanna force on the South and the Sharia law But Look, where North, Sudan, is at right now

[@Tall_Dark_Lovely]

Yes! Shut up! We’re South Sudanese & we’re doing our things🇸🇸 go learn your identities since you all are confused

[@JulianRScott]

Remarkable 😢🎉✊

[@leedza]

His story has a lot of parallels with Giannis. I'm sure Giannis will give back once he retires from the sport.

[@sale8085]

Thanks to Kupchak, he got a ridiculous retirement contract from the Lakers

[@lonewolfnh89]

I grew up watching him play on TV for Duke

[@devisheneku3211]

Respect Brother

[@ishsai450]

Real rue model I admire him greatly

[@jeanmariecabral9798]

God bless Luol DENG

[@eduardocomabras3965]

Looks like Slip way in Masaki the background..karibu

[@MarokPhilip]

My role model❤

[@melazaconsabor2028]

South Sudan vs Puerto Rico two underdog in one group vs USA and Serbia. Why? They want the two #1 team of their area vs #11 and #12. Why?

[@no1onu2be19]

Respect. ❤

[@matchfitbyricardoadorthali3090]

Inspiring

[@FayoEriEndowozayoMindYoMind]

Deng is an intelligent African Man

[@BraxtonM-j9d]

And here I was thinking that Luo Dang was a bad pick for the Lakers! Go Lakeshow!

[@silverioluzaran4525]

this is what im talking about, leaders should learn from this instead of fighting wars and all that we should do things that make our world better

[@costar155]

Good dude Deng ❤👍

[@sniper-fe9lh]

Loul deng for president of south Sudan

[@MiguelBanda-y5g]

Cuando no eres vecino de los Estados Unidos puedes desarrollar un potencial.

[@akimchuol9995]

"The door of conflict " Luol Deng

[@mza2884]

Great African brother for great job.

[@Canduts2020]

Africa lacks opportunities from underdeveloped infrastructure and corrupt leaders. If we can fix these, we will soar to great heights.

[@leedza]

SSD has the genetics for ball. Watch this space.

[@Ahmed_somali_6]

You have to do the best you can do for better life......

[@jacobcholkur7773]

We played in Zone 5 kakuma