New Los Angeles Lakers addition Luol Deng is paying it forward to the community by hosting a camp for the top high school basketball players in London, called the DENGTOP50 camp.

Born in Wau, Sudan, the 31-year old small forward has held the camp for three years running at the London Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.

Deng moved from his native Sudan to Egypt and then to London, where he stayed through high school before heading to Duke University.

He has represented the Great Britain National Basketball Team, most recently four years ago at the 2012 London Olympics.

According to Joey Ramirez of Lakers.com, Deng wants to prove to the youth of London that he is just like them:

Article Continues Below
More Los Angeles Lakers News
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) defends against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center.
Nick Wright drops the mic on LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry debateScotty White ·
Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena
Luka Doncic reveals initial thought on living in LA after Lakers tradeJosue Pavon ·
Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago.
Lakers set first Cooper Flagg, Mavericks matchup in Las VegasMalik Brown ·
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers Luka Doncic’s sends ‘speed’ message that will scare rest of NBANathan Yasis ·
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) smiles after his team scored against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center.
LeBron James’ former teammate provides eye-opening take on GOAT debateAlex House ·
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James warms up before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center.
Lakers’ LeBron James doesn’t hold back on clout-chasing trainersRichard Pereira ·

>“I just want them to know that I’ve been in a similar situation as them,” Deng said in a camp video. “I grew up here. This is the same gym that I used to try to sneak in and play basketball. And now we’re having camps in it. There’s nothing different about me with them.”

Many players from the camp have gone on to play at the college level in the United States and later pursue a professional basketball career in Europe.

A 12-year NBA veteran, Deng has career averages of 15.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. He's a two-time All-Star, receiving the honors in 2012 and 2013 as a Chicago Bulls player.

He averaged 12.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game as a key cog in the Miami Heat rotation this past season.