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Former Refugee Luol Deng Speaks On Trump's Muslim Ban: "That Light Is Turned Off"

Lakers forward Luol Deng was born in what is now South Sudan, and had to flee the country during the Second Sudanese Civil War. He and his family became refugees in Egypt, where they waited for five years before being allowed to emigrate to the United Kingdom. After last night’s game against the Nuggets, Deng shared…

NBA Reaches Out To State Department After Muslim Ban To Help Arrange Travel For Thon Maker, Luol Deng

The NBA is consulting the U.S. State Department for information on what to do for players who may be affected by President Donald Trump’s executive order banning immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries—which is being enforced against those with green cards or with dual citizenship.