Luol Deng Is in the Emergency Room Right Now With Something Much More Serious Than the Flu

It really upsets me that everyone thinks I would miss a game bc of the flu. I've played a lot of games w the flu in my career.

— Luol Deng (@LuolDeng9) May 3, 2013

On Wed I was taken to the ER and my symptoms indicated I may have meningitis In order to play on Thurs I was ... m.tmi.me/Uagd5

— Luol Deng (@LuolDeng9) May 3, 2013

As a result of the spinal tap I suffered the worst headache I've ever experienced and been the weakest I've ever felt.

— Luol Deng (@LuolDeng9) May 3, 2013

Yesterday I was unable to walk or even get out of bed. I made it to the UC and was sent home. This morning my symptoms worsened.

— Luol Deng (@LuolDeng9) May 3, 2013

Now I'm back in the ER where I may have to spend the night... I want my teammates and Bulls fans to know I would NEVER miss a game bc of flu

— Luol Deng (@LuolDeng9) May 3, 2013

If I'm medically cleared I will fly to NY to be with my team and try to win game 7

— Luol Deng (@LuolDeng9) May 3, 2013