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The speaker says that money is not the main reason he plays. He emphasizes that coming from humble beginnings shaped his attitude, and that his motivation is his love for the game. The quote presents success as secondary to passion and personal background.
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Originally said in English.
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About Luol Deng
South Sudanese-British former professional basketball player
Luol Deng is a South Sudanese-British former professional basketball player. Born in 1985, he fled South Sudan with his family as a child and later settled in the United Kingdom. He became a British citizen in 2006 and played for Great Britain. Deng was a two-time NBA All-Star and earned a place on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2012. His career is best remembered for his work on the court as a versatile wing player, and for the path that took him from displacement in childhood to international basketball.
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