And what started out as a search for Mutombo finger wag GIFs actually turned into me revisiting Manute Bol’s career and subsequent extracurricular activities. Of course, Bol passed away in 2010 ...

When it comes to Manute Bol, there is as much legend and lore as feats and facts. The question of his age and backstory — he was born to a tribe in Africa and told interviewers he once killed a ...

When he entered the league in 1985, Manute Bol’s 7-foot-7 frame was a sight to behold. Manute played a huge role on defense. However, that could only happen if the Sudanese-American got the ...

The son also rises. And rises. The late Manute Bol was a 7-foot-7 NBA center. Bol's chief asset was that he was 7-foot-7 but his spirited play made him one of the most popular players in the NBA.