Luol Deng:The NBA’s Unlikely Real Estate Mogul (Forbes)

[johnb]

My financial concerns about Luol were his obligations to his immense refugee family (eight brothers and sisters), which left Sudan for Egypt and then later went to Britain. Obviously, he is doing well for himself, and my concerns were misplaced.

This touches on how Luol might be better termed one of the More likely NBA real estate moguls. While almost everyone wants to make NBA money, few rising NBA players have his experiences as an immigrant from a place like Sudan. He knows that things can go sideways. He always struck me as smart and grounded, and while I was aware that he went pro early to help his family, I was as confident of his long-term overall success as I’ve been with any of our guys (given that I know very little that I don’t read here).

I remember what Grant Hill used to tell guys: “if it’s on your back, it’s not in the bank.” I don’t think Luol needed anyone to tell him that.

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I remember what Grant Hill used to tell guys: “if it’s on your back, it’s not in the bank.” I don’t think Luol needed anyone to tell him that.

“But what if the bank is on your back?”
— Antoine Walker

[Jeffrey]

This is Economics 101, from what money you earn you can purchase things, like real estate.

Good real estate tends to be worth more than what you purchased it for.

This is Intro. to the Great Recession 101.

[MartyClark]

I don't feel like I ever got much insight into Luol during his brief Duke tenure or NBA career. He seemed like a private and low maintenance guy.

It sounds like he is doing well, good for him.