Deng’s a Star for first time

Luol Deng will be accompanying Derrick Rose to the All- Star Game in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 26.

The Bulls forward was named to his first All-star Game along with Eastern Conference reserves Paul Pierce of the Celtics, Chris Bosh of the Heat, Roy Hibbert of the Pacers, Andre Iguodala of the 76ers, Joe Johnson of the Hawks and former lllini standout and currentnets point guard Deronwilliams.

Deng, Hibbert and Iguodala will be playing in their first AllStar Game.

Rose has been starter at guard.

Coaches of the teams with the best record in each conference as of Feb. 15 will coach the All-star squads.

At 22-6, the Bulls own the conference’s best record, so Tom Thibodeau could end up coaching Rose, Deng and the Eastern squad.

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