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Manute Bol

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Key facts

Born October 16, 1962[1]
Died June 19, 2010[1]
NBA career 1985 to 1995[1]
Teams Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat[1]
Height 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) or 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m)[1]

Manute Bol was a Sudanese-born professional basketball player and activist who played in the NBA from 1985 to 1995, known for his exceptional height and shot-blocking. He is considered among the best shot-blockers in NBA history and retired with more career blocked shots than points scored.

Context

Manute Bol was a Sudanese-born professional basketball player and activist who played in the NBA from 1985 to 1995 [1]. He is best known for his exceptional height and shot-blocking, and he is associated with the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat [1]. He played college basketball for the Bridgeport Purple Knights [1]. Bol's shot-blocking prowess made him one of the most feared defensive players of his era, and his career total of blocked shots surpassed his total points scored, a rare feat in the NBA [1].

Documented claims

  • Manute Bol is considered among the best shot-blockers in the history of the sport. [1]
  • He retired with more career blocked shots than points scored. [1]

Questions and answers

What teams did Manute Bol play for?

He played for the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat [1].

How tall was Manute Bol?

He was listed at 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) or 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) [1].

What is Manute Bol known for?

He is known for his exceptional height and shot-blocking ability, and he is considered among the best shot-blockers in NBA history [1].

Sources

  1. Manute Bol Career Stats - NBA — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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