Deng's Patience Pays Off Big Time

2008/07/31 20:00:53 @NBA.com: News

In the CHICAGO TRIBUNE, K.C. Johnson writes "Deng and his representative, Jason Levien, certainly had plenty of reason to, given that many league observers decried Deng's decision to turn down a five-year, $57.5 million deal last off-season. Not only did Deng get more money and a higher annual average, he got it from the organization with which he wanted to remain. 'This is where he wanted to be,' Levien said. "We are very happy that Luol's contract is agreed to, and both sides can look forward to this season with him secure in his position with the Bulls,' general manager John Paxson wrote in an e-mail. 'Lu has been a very important part of our team for four years, and we feel strongly that he will be a fixture for many years to come. He is only 23 years old and one of the best young small forwards in the game, so we are happy to have the contract done.'"
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