After Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls did not experience a large amount of success. They had a streak of luck after drafting Derrick Rose but even then, the franchise could not reclaim their spot atop the Eastern Conference alone. A person who nearly gave his all for this franchise alongside the legend who got his number retired recently is Luol Deng. Was he paid enough amid his loyalty to the team?
Luol Deng barely knew any other team in the NBA that was not named the Bulls. He was with the franchise from 2004 to 2014. This made him a legend and their staple at forward during their bright days with Derrick Rose. In fact, he even notched two NBA All-Star appearances throughout that time.
All of those blood, sweat, and tears for the Bulls ended up paying off. He was dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers. It was with the Lakers where he earned his biggest deal. Deng got about $166 million in salaries alone and the largest bag he got was in 2016 where a $18 million paycheck awaited him.
When all of his endorsements and deals with big companies are factored in, Deng made quite a fortune in the NBA. After his retirement in 2019, his net worth clocked in at $200 million. His insane acumen to hustle and do everything on the court gave way for these big digits. Hopefully, he invests it well and notches generational wealth for his family.
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