At the time, what started as a headache progressed to flu-like symptoms, which the Bulls medical staff feared could be viral meningitis. They sent Deng to the hospital, where a spinal tap was performed despite other team members dealing with the same symptoms. Not only did Deng not have viral meningitis, but he wound up dealing with complications from the procedure as spinal fluid leaked into his body. He then struggled to walk and lost a considerable amount of weight. -via SportsKeeda / November 12, 2024