"If I sue the Bulls..." - Luol Deng alleges Bulls' misdiagnosis of his flu forced him into career-altering surgery
Deng alleges that in 2014, the Bulls misdiagnosed his flu - leading to a career-altering surgery
Deng says if he knew he had a stress fracture, he wouldn't have played that season and could’ve avoided later surgery
Former Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng is alleging that the team misdiagnosed his flu in 2014, leading to a career-altering surgery.
In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Deng said that he believes the Bulls misdiagnosed his flu as a stress fracture, which led to him playing through the pain and eventually needing surgery.
Deng said that if he had known he had a stress fracture, he would not have played that season and could have avoided the later surgery.
The Bulls have not commented on Deng's allegations.
Deng was a key player for the Bulls from 2004 to 2014, averaging 16.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.
Deng was traded to the Miami Heat in 2014, and he has since played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Deng is currently a free agent.
Deng's allegations raise questions about the Bulls' medical staff
Deng's allegations raise questions about the Bulls' medical staff and their ability to properly diagnose injuries.
If Deng's allegations are true, it would mean that the Bulls misdiagnosed a serious injury, which could have had a significant impact on Deng's career.
The Bulls have a history of misdiagnosing injuries, including Derrick Rose's torn ACL in 2012.
The Bulls need to take Deng's allegations seriously and investigate their medical staff to ensure that they are properly diagnosing injuries.
Deng's allegations could have a significant impact on the Bulls
If Deng's allegations are true, it could have a significant impact on the Bulls.
Deng could file a lawsuit against the Bulls, which could be costly and damaging to the team's reputation.
The Bulls could also lose the trust of their players if they are not confident in the team's medical staff.
The Bulls need to take Deng's allegations seriously and investigate their medical staff to ensure that they are properly diagnosing injuries.