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Manute Bol Rap Video Resurfaces To Help NBA Fans Honor His Birthday

Manute Bol is probably the only NBA player to ever have a world premiere rap video broadcast during an NBA game. In 1986, the Washington Bullets (now Wizards) made a video about their 7-foot-7 center.

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 31

Los Angeles Lakers Star Makes Bold Statement About Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama is coming off a stellar rookie season for the San Antonio Spurs. The 2023 first-overall pick had a lot of hype come into the league, and he has done an excellent job of living up to all of the high expectations.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

How Manute Bol helped give rise to the Cinderella story of these Olympics

Anyone who says they had the USA men’s basketball team needing a last-second layup by LeBron James to beat South Sudan in exhibition play before the Paris Olympics is lying to themselves.

Orlando Magic News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / June 26

Watch Manute Bol Block Four Orlando Magic Players In 10 Seconds

The NBA had never seen anything like Manute Bol when he was drafted by the Washington Bullets in the second round of the 1985 draft. He stood 7-foot-7 but had the weight of a few wet napkins.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 26

2024 Suns Player Review: Bol Bol made Bol-ievers out of us

Will Sudanese Jesus return? Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series where we do individual PLAYER REVIEWS of each man who contributed in the 2023-24 season.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Suns’ Bol Bol with massive resurgence in first year with Phoenix, Kevin Durant

Do you Bolieve? Phoenix Suns do. Bol, whose father, Manute Bol, is one of the tallest players in history, has a rare if not unique skill. Bol Bol, who the Suns signed this offseason following a cut from the Orlando Magic, is a tweener because he is listed at 7-foot-3 but can dribble, handle and shoot like a point.

Phoenix Suns News / 5 GOATs / February 9

NBA center, former Oregon star Bol Bol re-selling designer clothes online with 5-star reviews

Former Oregon star Bol Bol has left fans shaking their heads over the years about what he can do in the open floor on a basketball court. The 7-foot-3 center can simply do some things on the court than many seven footers cannot.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Suns’ Bol Bol gets hopeful foot injury update amid extended absence

Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol will not travel with the team for its game Friday in New Orleans against the Pelicans. Bol, who signed on a minimum deal with Phoenix after he was cut by the Orlando Magic, has appeared in 12 games this season.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / July 25, 2023

Tempering the expectations of newly acquired Bol Bol

He’s unique. He’s interesting. He’s got plenty to improve upon. There is plenty of excitement surrounding new Phoenix Suns big man Bol Bol. And why not?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 18, 2023

Possible Los Angeles Big Man Target Signs With West Rival Instead

As the days tick by, more free agent big man prospects are getting snatched up, even though Los Angeles Lakers team president Rob Pelinka has acknowledged that the club is still in pursuit of an additional reserve center to add to its roster.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 17, 2023

What Bol Bol Brings to Stacked Suns Roster

On Sunday, the Phoenix Suns signed free agent PF/C Bol Bol to a one year vet minimum deal. The 23-year-old Bol is entering his fifth season in the NBA after he began his career with the Denver Nuggets with limited minutes.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 16, 2023

Phoenix Suns officially agree to deal with Bol Bol

The Phoenix Suns have officially agreed to terms on a contract with former Magic forward/center Bol Bol for a one-year guaranteed deal, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

NBA News / 5 GOATs / July 16, 2023

Report: Bol Bol agrees to one-year contract with Phoenix Suns

Bol Bol has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The NBA big man was waived by the Orlando Magic earlier this month after averaging 9.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while also holding a team-high 1.2 blocks per game during the 2022-23 season.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / July 8, 2023

NBA Free Agent Bol Bol Expected To Sign With Phoenix Suns

Bol Bol is expected to sign with the Phoenix Suns, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Bol is an unrestricted free agent after getting waived by the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / 5 GOATs / July 8, 2023

Report: Phoenix Suns emerge as frontrunners to sign free agent power forward Bol Bol

One of the NBA’s most talented teams has emerged as a frontrunner to land the services of uber-athletic power forward Bol Bol, according to senior NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 6, 2023

Gambo: Suns could “consider signing” lengthy center

The Phoenix Suns could potentially be looking to add one more piece to their depth-heavy puzzle. The team could reportedly “take a hard look and consider signing Bol Bol” once he clears waivers, according to Arizona Sports 98.7 FM’s John Gambadoro.

Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / July 5, 2023

Magic Waive Bol Bol Ahead Of Contract Deadline

The Orlando Magic have waived Bol Bol ahead of his contract deadline. July 4 was the deadline to guarantee Bol’s $2.2 million contract for next NBA season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 5, 2023

Should the Milwaukee Bucks take a flyer on Bol Bol?

The Milwaukee Bucks already have one unicorn on their squad in two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Can they possibly add another in 7-foot-2 forward, Bol Bol?

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / July 4, 2023

Magic waive big man Bol Bol

The Orlando Magic waived forward/center Bol Bol on Tuesday. Bol, the 7-foot-2 son of former NBA star Manute Bol, was a part-time starter for Orlando in 2022-23, the most productive season of his four-year career.

Orlando Magic News / Fastbreak on SI / January 3, 2023

Orlando Magic Breakout Star Enters Health & Safety Protocols

The number of players entering the NBA’s health and safety protocols relating to COVID-19 has decreased this season compared to last season, yet the league continues to deal with players entering protocols every so often.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / December 15, 2022

Bol Bol Drive And Dunk Highlight Goes Viral

Orlando Magic forward Bol Bol has made great strides in his fourth season. He is averaging 12.7 points and 7.4 rebounds and starting resemble the player most would consider an NBA All-Star.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 5, 2022

Video: Manute Bol Sparring Against Charles Barkley And Rick Mahorn

The Philadelphia 76ers, through the '80s, were one of the more disappointing teams in the NBA. While they did clinch an NBA Championship in 1983 and drafted future MVP Charles Barkley in 1984, the 76ers are still waiting for a championship to come back to their city.