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.
Zach Edey is kicking it all the way back to 1987 this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bol Bol is one of the most beloved athletes in the NBA. Despite not playing many games, he remains a fan favorite and whenever he is on the court, of course, gives it all.
Keep shooting, shorter young bloods. There’s hope for you, yet.
Can you name the tallest players in NBA history? This includes all players who played at least one NBA game and exceeded 7'3" in height.
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