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Shaquille O’ Neal came into the NBA with great fanfare as perhaps the best big man prospect since Bill Walton. That takes in some great players like Dave Cowens, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Hakeem Olajuwon and more.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / August 8

Manute Bol Was a Defensive Unicorn… And the Bullets Traded Him for a Guy Who Couldn’t See

Sometimes, especially in the dog days of the offseason, I putter around in a spreadsheet filled with NBA stats and just see what I might glean. It’s often interesting, especially when combining stats just to see what might emerge.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Analysis Network / March 15

The NBA legend who averaged more blocks than points per game for 10 years, his son now plays for Phoenix Suns

This NBA player was such a good defender that he averaged more blocks than points per game for his career. Usually, NBA superstars who reach immense popularity in the eyes of fans are a huge threat on the offensive end of the floor.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

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Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1

Sideline reporter went to great lengths to interview 7-foot-3 Bol Bol

An interview with one of the tallest players in the NBA requires appropriate preparation. Phoenix Suns sideline reporter Amanda Pflugrad went viral after Friday night’s game between the Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans for her unusual interviewing strategy.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 2, 2024

Loul Deng on growing up as a refugee and Manute Bol’s influence - 'He came to visit the refugee settlement, he started teaching basketball'

Not every NBA player has been privileged to follow their dreams and the conventional path to the NBA. For retired star Loul Deng, his dream started over 7000 miles away in Africa.

Phoenix Suns News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / October 16, 2024

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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1, 2024

Grizzlies teammates recreate Manute Bol-Muggsy Bogues photo

Zach Edey recreates famous Manute Bol-Muggsy Bogues photo with teammate

Zach Edey is kicking it all the way back to 1987 this week.

Grizzlies F Jaren Jackson Jr. (hamstring) hurt in first practice

Grizzlies rookie has big Goals, new body entering 2024-25

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 31, 2024

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.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 30, 2024

YouTube Gold: The Strange Greatness Of Manute Bol

Bol came to the game late and had a major impact With the US vs. South Sudan game coming Wednesday in the Olympics, it seems like a good time to take a look back at 7-7 Manute Bol, who has had a surprising and lasting impact on Duke Basketball despite, as far as we know, never stepping foot in Durham.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24, 2024

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, 2024

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

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, 2024

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.