Manute Bol was arguably the most unusual NBA player of all time. At 7-7 and only about 200 lbs., Bol was one of the best shot blockers of all time and, to everyone's surprise, could eventually shoot threes as well.
Born in the Sudan and a Dinka, he came to the US to play college ball at Bridgeport.
From the beginning, he was something of a mythical figure. One of the most famous stories about Bol is that he killed a lion with a spear. Bol downplayed it, insisting that the lion was sleeping.
He was awkward on the court but no one ever doubted Bol’s courage.