Ok being 10ft tall isn’t 1/10th as interesting as the fact he was possibly 50 years old in the NBA but nobody, including him, actually knew how old he was.
@lil boi Henry Tacko went undrafted and plays on the G-league and he is more mobile and has a somewhat proportionate body. Why would they make the roster of a team when Tacko can't??
@vincent stewart All of them!! To the point that he died in his village not able to return to the states and attend to his medical condition, out of poverty.
Saluted Firestarter the Dinka tribe is crazy yet fascinating. I’d personally love to visit their home one day, they all seem like very kind people. (I’m a short guy at 5’6” so I’d be shorter than even the kids lol but I’d still love to visit them someday)
@@dannylynch6992 injury proneness, if you are an outfield player, you are way more susceptible to long term injuries due to your long legs because tackles and if you are a goalie, even tho you are taller than the goal itself it doesn't help if you can't get down in time and since freakishly tall people like him don't tend to have the best musculature a lot of injuries to the hands will doom him too
I remember Manute, he was a known player in the Golden Age of Basketball. I knew he was tall because he was a center, but seeing him next to Charles Barkley, the difference is shocking.
@@nickwick35 yeah ik that its just this guy saying known* like i refuse to believe any other man could grow to that height because robert wadlow definitely wouldve died even younger if his family wasnt as well off.
I remember a quote from an early coach of his, something like "I wanted a player tall as a microphone stand, but not one that can hide behind it." Still makes me laugh
I met Manute Bol when I was kid...I remember thinking how in the world could a person could grow so tall, I also met his brother at a City Beach party for kids...
Manute Bol was before his time. In today's NBA, he would have much more value as a stretch 5 who could block shots, shoot treys, run the floor in transition. Modern training methods would've also helped him build enough muscle to not get bullied so much. And his noble humanitarian efforts would've also been more appreciated in today's social media age. RIP Manute Bol.
I remember seeing him at SEA-TAC airport in the late 80's when he played for Golden State the first time, I was in awe of how tall he was but had no Idea who he was, my friend who was a basketball fan said "That's Manut Bol", it was a memorable moment.
@@scaryskeleton2829 im not saying that point but MJ dunked in everybody...its like ok he caught another body.... back to are regular schedule program lol
What an amazing guy, I agree with charles on that, If the world had more people like Maute bol the world would have been a much better place. Rest in peace legend.
He also was the one who started the phrase "my bad".... whenever you humbly admit to making a mistake. We absolutely adored him in golden state. Donn nelson and chris mullin used to call him "Nutie". Sharunas, judd beushler, tom tolbert and Manute... some of the most memorable players to ever play in Alameda.
Manute was a graceful player that ended up in the toughest era ever and on bad teams. Had he ended up on a contender like Detroit, Houston we still would be looking up to him both literally and figuratively.
I’ll never forget the highlight video I watched when bol was knocking down a bunch of threes when and he has no Juno in his jump shot. That shit was crazy
@@geepadoodle wats the point of criticizing someone who is is doing better in life than u he's earning waaaaay more than u and ppl know who he is nba fans dont know who u are
So is nobody gonna talk about him spending his entire money to help people? He tried to raise money his whole life so he could help his country. This man is not just a NBA legend, he is a hero! Awesome Video. :)
@3:42 that's Mugsy Bogues the shortest NBA player ever at 5' 3", drafted from Wake Forest at the same time Manute Bol was drafted in as the tallest player ever. Bogues became a great player and fan favorite in Charlotte for the Hornets.
Fascinating man. A limited player, but one of the best shot blockers of all time. Although, if I'd been his coach I would have filled him up with large pizza's, hamburgers etc during the pre-season, just to put some weight on him.
My dad met Manute once at a restaurant, dude even invited him to come sit at his table for a bit. According to my dad he was a super nice guy and pretty funny
He played at the University of Bridgeport for a season. My wife met him once; she was so stunned at his height that all she could say was "Are you Manute Bol?" He smiled at her and said "Ma'am, I am seven feet seven inches tall. Who else could I be?"
Ok being 10ft tall isn’t 1/10th as interesting as the fact he was possibly 50 years old in the NBA but nobody, including him, actually knew how old he was.
Kermit Ikr, did he ever find out how old he actually was?
AdyWady unfortunately no
How do you not know how old you are?
@@GraveDigger-hq6le ignorant comment
@@Cjabadar ok
Imagine going into the paint and having two 7'7" guys trying to block you
while you're 5'10
Gotta hit them sky layups like curry. Also bro if they got two damn near 8 footers im cool with takin jumpshots for a game 😂
Lebron would just bulldoze them out of the way
Actually would be good for painting. No ladder needed to reach anything well over 9 feet. Ceiling corner edging, no problem.
Him and Muresan Wow
Bruh if he got some muscle he would’ve been unstoppable.
Oh Yeah Yeah it’s hard to develop muscle with his weight and crazy height
Nello Dinka people are naturally skinny.
My main point was that if your so tall it’s harder to gain appear bigger (have more muscle)
Yah but those knees would get rekt
He is unstoppable on defense
Kdogbagel l they aren’t naturally skinny, they just aren’t fat, they don’t have fast food or hot Cheetos, if they did manure bol would be like shaq
WTF I thought I clicked on a 1000 000 + sub channel, the quality is on point.
Bogdan Klopić same
Ikr!
Exactly
Same
Bogdan Klopić That’s crazy I didn’t notice I had to check
2 7’7 players on the same is OP
BNF SQUAD lmaoo
@Ben Dover in modern it wouldn't work, but back then it was a get to the basket playstyle
Until they get hurt lol
@lil boi Henry they were less athletic versions of Tacko Fall, we know they wouldn't make the league
@lil boi Henry Tacko went undrafted and plays on the G-league and he is more mobile and has a somewhat proportionate body. Why would they make the roster of a team when Tacko can't??
the important thing is HOW GOOD OF A MAN HE WAS
@vincent stewart All of them!! To the point that he died in his village not able to return to the states and attend to his medical condition, out of poverty.
@@babayega1717
That's so sad ;(. I'm gonna cry now
When you’re 6’10 and only 2 inches taller than your wife 😂
Lol
See thats what i was thinking lol
Reported
@@lebronianjameison2724 what????
Im 5"5 and like 6 inches taller than my wife
İf he started at 15 or something like that he would be amazing
He prolly was 15
@@EH-ib7pg he prolly was 40
Lil Uzi Central he was in his 50s brah... being South Sudanese i can tell you we look young. My dad is 61 but looks like he’s in his 40s.
@@gooseworld2290 I said 40. Kinda the same
Lil Uzi Central yeah g... Manute Bol was sum special 💯
We gonna ignore that he almost averaged a triple double with blocks?
Le Monkey yes
Goat
Yeah, but that's not because of skill level. That's purely because of his height.
@@tawtam1 it was skill tacko fall is his height and doesnt do da same
@@marcusmvpgoat1236 Confused? I was talking about Manute.
I remember being so fascinated by him. Never knew all of the charitable things he did for his country. Man that's awesome.
Love that he donated all his money to his people..even if he died broke he's still a hero,the man wanted to see change in his village
Wow, Manute is a legend. Very cool video!
Top Trending bruh you have 5 million subs wow
he isnt hes trash
yo top trending shout me out
@@Forza_MIlan.j Well He's Better than You
@@Forza_MIlan.j You're trash
he missed the opportunity to name his son Basket. Or Passthe.
Or Sac.
He could've named his son Ligma 😔
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHHHHHHHHAHAHAHA xD
I'm glad he didn't name any of them LaVar
His son can though...
Girl: sorry I only date guys over 6 feet 😐
This mans entire family:
*Sorry we only date women over 6’5*
Saluted Firestarter ikr like being 6’10 and being 2 inches taller than your wife
@@kamarikyree you unironically have a fortnite profile picture, you have no opinion
@@princevaldym7606 fair enough
Yeah only my profile pic counts
Saluted Firestarter the Dinka tribe is crazy yet fascinating. I’d personally love to visit their home one day, they all seem like very kind people. (I’m a short guy at 5’6” so I’d be shorter than even the kids lol but I’d still love to visit them someday)
Bol really was a cheat code lmao
A cheat code with no muscle
The Shaneboss403 it’s basketball you don’t need muscle
@@rk3340 You don't watch basketbal then
Muse Yh cause I’m not a fat ass American
@@rk3340 Im not either, don't talk about things you don't know anything of then
his per 36 numbers have him averaging 6.4 blocks per game for his career... that's ridiculous
Any NBA players could get a bunch of blocks at 7"7 he's the tallest NBA player of all time with long arms
Lone Surviver it’s harder than it looks
Lone Surviver well muresan was taller but ok
Seeing two 7'7 enemy in a game mustve been demoralizing
I doubt Bol and Muresan took the court at the same time.
He seems to have been a very nice and decent person. May he Rest In Peace.
Ameen
Fun fact: basketball games in south Sudan used 12 ft rims because everyone was so fuckin tall.
🧢
Southern Sudanese people are known by their long hight
@@g29000 blatant lie
@@obamaprism9702 wow you can write words
That's funny, but is it real? Do they have basketball courts in Sudan?
Imagine if he was actually 19 would of been a beast
"Too tall for soccer".... Are you kidding me? Can you imagine him in the box, just cross that ball in 24/7
minecraft creeper being that all and obese is nearly impossible
He can just training heading lol
How can you be too tall for football
@@dannylynch6992 injury proneness, if you are an outfield player, you are way more susceptible to long term injuries due to your long legs because tackles and if you are a goalie, even tho you are taller than the goal itself it doesn't help if you can't get down in time and since freakishly tall people like him don't tend to have the best musculature a lot of injuries to the hands will doom him too
Beckham could have 50 assist a season with him.
The fact that he looked 60 in later life when he only died aged 47 (officially), yeah... he could've been a 30 year old rookie.
I remember Manute, he was a known player in the Golden Age of Basketball. I knew he was tall because he was a center, but seeing him next to Charles Barkley, the difference is shocking.
His contributions to charity, deserve a huge thank you
I love how nobody knew how old he was so they just said he was 19 even though he was probably ten years older.
RIP manute bol I have been following his son bol bol for a couple years now and I can tell y’all he is going to be a future MVP
“Saw potential” 😂 Nah you just took a look at him
Tbh if you saw a 7’7 person you would think that they would be a world class basketball player
It's insane to think that the tallest man to walk the earth was over a foot taller than Manute.
Known*
Bro who else is taller
@@foreverlikethestarss robert wadlow was taller. He was 8’11 😳
@@nickwick35 yeah ik that its just this guy saying known* like i refuse to believe any other man could grow to that height because robert wadlow definitely wouldve died even younger if his family wasnt as well off.
@@foreverlikethestarss ohh gotcha, yeah i find it hard to believe there’s a 9 foot tall person somewhere lol
Everybody gangsta till black slenderman plays basketball
Bruh💀
Enderman?
@@TopKekMadLad lel
Imagine Bol Muresan and Yao on the same team
Ngl, the way he shoots, over head I do that all the time. I don't know why. Tell me if that's weird
Your weird 😂🤣
Nah kidding
@@josephquezada3479 😂
That's weird
Whatever works 🤷♂️
Dude was a legend, on and off the pitch. A really good guy
I remember a quote from an early coach of his, something like "I wanted a player tall as a microphone stand, but not one that can hide behind it." Still makes me laugh
I met Manute Bol when I was kid...I remember thinking how in the world could a person could grow so tall, I also met his brother at a City Beach party for kids...
Manute Bol was before his time. In today's NBA, he would have much more value as a stretch 5 who could block shots, shoot treys, run the floor in transition. Modern training methods would've also helped him build enough muscle to not get bullied so much. And his noble humanitarian efforts would've also been more appreciated in today's social media age.
RIP Manute Bol.
Imagine getting screened by Manute and his balls just slap your face
Guy gave most of his money to those in need. What a legend
Philip Rivers: I have 9 kids
Manute Bol: Hold my beer
He also played on the same team as Mugsy Bouges. The biggest gap in height between teammates in history. 2 feet and 5 inches I believe
5’3 💀💀
I remember seeing him at SEA-TAC airport in the late 80's when he played for Golden State the first time, I was in awe of how tall he was but had no Idea who he was, my friend who was a basketball fan said "That's Manut Bol", it was a memorable moment.
We just gonna ignore that Michael Jordan dunk on him.
Well jordan dunk on everyone soo not that impressive
Juzzy Hodge but michael jordan is 6’6
@@scaryskeleton2829 mj defied gravity lol
Michael Jordan would get cooked by manute and it's not even close
@@scaryskeleton2829 im not saying that point but MJ dunked in everybody...its like ok he caught another body.... back to are regular schedule program lol
He is greatest due to his commitment for his people. Imagine how stars are not caring about us but he gave up everything for them
What a legend and a hero 🎉😊 rip Manute your impact on the world will never be forgotten 🙏🏾💯
Imagine how insane he could've played of he was discovered earlier
He can dunk without jumping
No dip
Im suprised he wasn't that good on offence
He can touch the top of the backboard without jumping
What an amazing guy,
I agree with charles on that, If the world had more people like Maute bol the world would have been a much better place.
Rest in peace legend.
He a legend! 🙌
Rest in peace Manute...
He also was the one who started the phrase "my bad".... whenever you humbly admit to making a mistake. We absolutely adored him in golden state. Donn nelson and chris mullin used to call him "Nutie". Sharunas, judd beushler, tom tolbert and Manute... some of the most memorable players to ever play in Alameda.
Yes he did start the my bad. Yet it came out my bahd because his English wasn’t that good.
If he learned the game early in life, he would have been even more skilled.
As kids Manute Bol was a legend to us.
I don’t even watch basketball. I don’t know why this is on my recommendations but I’m happy that it was!
4:58 bruh he literally blocked the unlockable Kareem sky hook
Goaltend but yea
@@alexvilla1674 no it wasnt
Wilt did it twice in a row while being 6 inches shorter
most would think that the video title was a reference to him being a "good" player... but it was Manute the person
4,000 subs, that ain’t right. You need 1m
He's only made 16 vids
9k now
Damn hes 12k now, 8k in 7 days?
Pleasantly surprised at how well done this video is.
This guy is a real hero. Selfless
Manute was a graceful player that ended up in the toughest era ever and on bad teams. Had he ended up on a contender like Detroit, Houston we still would be looking up to him both literally and figuratively.
Heart of Gold Cared for His People ,Try Finding Many Like That in NBA that Gave All He Could one of A Kind ,RIP
Gave his life to support his people thats the true story here, what a legend
This guy was at least 40 while he was playing
Decoder because there is no joke that guy is a reddit normie
@@kamarikyree That joke doesn't really make any sense tho.
Exel fn You sound stupid.
@@kamarikyree its not a woosh dumbass
I’ll never forget the highlight video I watched when bol was knocking down a bunch of threes when and he has no Juno in his jump shot. That shit was crazy
I could think of no other person to whom the term "larger than life" could better apply to.
What an amazing player and human being.
Andre the Giant lived up to that moniker as well. Both legends.
Bol bol wayyy better than his dad tho imo just in skill
Kameronismyname I mean brony going to be better than LeBron sons always do that
jar idk unless bronny built the same he isnt . But he's still an amazing player
@@gore1473 Jordan's sons
Chuff buffler Jordan was freak of nature his family was regular height. His sons got all there genes from their mom
@@gore1473 brony lol
I don't want to be nitpicky, but Bol Bol was drafted by Miami, then traded to Denver
Dont u think we know dat and so wat
@@marcusmvpgoat1236 ay i'm just saying
@@geepadoodle wat was the point of it
@@marcusmvpgoat1236 constructive criticism
@@geepadoodle wats the point of criticizing someone who is is doing better in life than u he's earning waaaaay more than u and ppl know who he is nba fans dont know who u are
So is nobody gonna talk about him spending his entire money to help people? He tried to raise money his whole life so he could help his country. This man is not just a NBA legend, he is a hero!
Awesome Video. :)
Probably the best 50-year-old ever to play in the NBA.
I remember I met him @ O’Hare about 15 years ago I was amazed at how tall he was especially face to face
he was a good player and rarely trashed talked RIP Manute Bol 😭
“SCP-096 has breached security and is balling on the court”
First, great video bro you know i always support
I can just imagine shooting from the 3 point line and getting blocked from the free throw line 😢😢😢
What a great humanitarian. He was head and shoulders above the rest. 😂
I love how him and Charles became close friends.
Bro I didn’t know Manute Bol died.That’s crazy!
Old age.
@3:42 that's Mugsy Bogues the shortest NBA player ever at 5' 3", drafted from Wake Forest at the same time Manute Bol was drafted in as the tallest player ever. Bogues became a great player and fan favorite in Charlotte for the Hornets.
I remember when I unlocked him for nba live I was fucking unstoppable i became god at that moment
its amazing to see someone so tall move about and play
Best defensive player by far and all his defensive records in his short career speak for it
If bill russell and wilt had blocks counted then they would for sure be.
Some nba analysts counted over 100 of wilts games and he averaged 8.8 blocks per game. And that was an old wilt.
He did a lot to his people on his own provided he did not have much resources . He tried s it and you respect all his work for his people . Good human
TH-cam getting real comfortable giving me 2 unskipable ads
Finally some justice for minute bol RIP
Major respect to all the guys that overcame language barriers to succeed. That shit aint easy.
Imagine starting your rookie career as a center and your told to guard him. Like how
According to some sources, Manute was 40-50 years old while playing in the NBA.
Great video 👍
And now bol bol gets to show his incredible skillset in orlando! Love it
5"11 Vs 6feet be like:
Fascinating man. A limited player, but one of the best shot blockers of all time.
Although, if I'd been his coach I would have filled him up with large pizza's, hamburgers etc during the pre-season, just to put some weight on him.
“And did he really kill a lion” the shade tho😭😭😭
great story! thanks for sharing
Imagine if Manute was properly trained as a child and played during his prime.
And let's never forget the time in 92-93 he tried to fight Anthony Mason 🤣🤣 that takes some balls!
Imagine playing 2k and u shoot a three with steph and green it but ur brother comes with manute bol and blocks it.
Crazy how Manute could have been the GOAT if he knew when he was born
Imagine shooting a three and having Manute just catch it out of mid air
Manute is defo up there as one of the best shot blockers we've seen. He would just swat them away almost 3 or 4 at a time
Nba legend glad his son got drafted by nuggets
@@thomasliban3037 yes that's what I was gonna say
Yes i mean that too
nah he’s too fragile
@@souleymanediawara7714 excited to see his first nba game
My dad met Manute once at a restaurant, dude even invited him to come sit at his table for a bit. According to my dad he was a super nice guy and pretty funny
He played at the University of Bridgeport for a season. My wife met him once; she was so stunned at his height that all she could say was "Are you Manute Bol?" He smiled at her and said "Ma'am, I am seven feet seven inches tall. Who else could I be?"
03:56 Four blocks in four seconds. Amazing!
this mans galaxy opal card in 2k myteam is unstoppable
He made 6 times more threes in one game than Shaq’s entire career 😂😂 What a game
Those 5 blocks per game came on the same possession it looks like. 1 blocked shot, followed by 4 offensive rebounds and 4 more blocked shots.