The Legend of Manute Bol

[@JumpBall_TV]

10:28 this is the craziest manute bol fact ever. this dude really started the phrase “my bad”

[@tedmoise1398]

I love it

[@akbarlebowitz8151]

@@tedmoise1398 He didn't actually. I first heard it in 1987 from HS kids I worked with at a sporting goods store in Seven Corners, VA. This was in the D.C. Metro area so he may have first it heard as a Bullets player.

[@mastersplinter5966]

@@akbarlebowitz8151 Patrick Henry Rd? Leesburg Pike?

[@mastersplinter5966]

@@akbarlebowitz8151 Are you from Falls Church

[@Jangocat]

Urban legend, I heard that phrase way before he was in the NBA.

[@multiyapples]

I am glad he became an NBA player. We need more people like Manute Bol.

[@guillermoportillo7949]

We must never forget when he hit six threes against the Phoenix Suns. A big hitting 6 threes now may be cool, but not amazing. In his era, it was unthinkable.

[@JaredGoofball]

Biggest heat check ever, literally

[@guillermoportillo7949]

@@JaredGoofball Ironically, he did it against the team his son now plays for.

[@Mason_____]

Manute Bol is Devin Booker's Grandfather. The guy has so many dads at this point

[@jbmp1390]

Big Facts being spoken here. That's part of why it's so crazy to see big guys in the NBA nowadays hitting 3s like it's nothing. That just was NOT happening back when he was playing.

[@CeBme]

I remember having his nba rookie card .....

[@滋榎本]

Manute was no superstar or freak athlete but I loved seeing him play. He Litterally had more blocks then he had points it's true He blocked Kareem’s sky hook. How can you not love him. R.I.P Manute.

[@akbarlebowitz8151]

He was 7' 7" tall. He was a freak athlete!!

[@Jangocat]

Wilt blocked Kareem's sky hook too.

[@leoleoleo688]

He was not a superstar but he was a star and famous and a freak athlete with strong bones for his shape capable to block any strong and more muscular center, that is all.

[@peripheralballbuster2720]

Manute Bol is quietly one of the most fascinating nba players of all time, it’s a shame we never got to see an autobiography from him

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

Relax. No need to get hyperbolic and emotional about it. I swear the shyt people say from one video to the next is night and day.

[@peripheralballbuster2720]

@@ItIsYouAreNotYouright buddy pipe down

[@shlomok9731]

There is a biography about him by Leigh Montville

[@matthewjamal]

@@ItIsYouAreNotYourshut the fuck up dude

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

Bro ran away from home, to GO TO SCHOOL. Just shows you how fortunate some of us have been that we detest, undervalue, or otherwise disregard so much that others only dream to have.

[@LokiTricksterG]

Nah, going to school sucks.

[@k6ncxrsn]

Womp womp

[@epnical9623]

@@k6ncxrsnThis generation is fucked

[@epnical9623]

@@k6ncxrsnthis generation is screwed

[@Jetson.220]

ya

[@999lilo]

Rip manute 🕊

[@jothammusinguzi8869]

Great player and great human being

[@josea.garcia3994]

Great video on one of the tallest and greatest players to ever play the game of basketball in the NBA!!! It was very obvious that Manute bols heart was always with his country back in Sudan!!! He did a lot for his country Sudan and it's people!!! He was a great human being and will never be forgotten!!! RIP Manute bol!!! I always wished that i could have seen him play basketball in person!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@coledanielson574]

I’ve been saying my bad for years and never knew😂

[@CeBme]

My bad ..

[@John3.36]

Your bad.

[@whal3YT]

fr

[@lilzae4848]

Manute Bol so underrated and unappreciated... His son Bol, Bol needs to go to a organization that will give him playing time

[@StrangeAquaticCow]

Fr tho Bol Bol is talented AF. Where do you feel he would fit best?

[@RonBandzz]

@@StrangeAquaticCowthe heat

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

He’s underrated to you. Not to the rest of the world

[@jonbridge6442]

Wow. Beautiful story. I never new all this about Manute. What a legend. I'm going to share this with my teenage kids. Everyone can appreciate a man like this. My thoughts are with you right now. Thanks.

[@blakebrown84]

Manute Bol is quite an amazing player in the NBA. He was an African sensation out of Sudan who was giving charities to his country. I’m glad I got the opportunity to watch him play. He was a tall man for his height at 7 foot 7. He was a rebounder and a shot-blocker. He died too soon. R.I.P. Manute Bol!!!🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

[@thisguyzack9922]

Wow I never knew Manute was this much of an icon, not just of basketball, but to his country 👏🙏

[@clintalea7976]

he should be a national hero in south sudan tbh

[@ER1CNOIR]

He is, as far as I know.

[@87alock]

"Wealth and fame had more appeal then the family cows." That part cracked me up

[@dptheoneandonly1259]

The only player in NBA history with more career blocks than points

[@S4L665-OnelessthantheDevil]

Ben Simmons

[@Johnny123_9]

Ben Simmons

[@dptheoneandonly1259]

@@S4L665-OnelessthantheDevil 4765 points compared to 232 blocks

[@dptheoneandonly1259]

@@Johnny123_9 4765 points compared to 232 blocks

[@S4L665-OnelessthantheDevil]

@@Johnny123_9 can you believe this idiot. Can't take a joke

[@WilliamMarsh-t1e]

His life story definately deserves a documentary,absolutely fascinating

[@soratron]

dude was such an amazing guy esp outside of ball. truly great on and off the court

[@beminem]

bro predicted 9/11

[@BeerAndJointsAllDay]

And don’t forget, Manute Bol never played an NBA game sober. He needed to put up weight so he drank beers all day, everyday ahahaha

[@darthnihilus511]

I grew up in southern New Jersey about 30 minutes away from Philadelphia. Back in the 90s our church group took a field trip to the spectrum to watch the Sixers play the Hawks our group got to go down to the court before the game during warm-up and meet the team, I was able to meet Manute Bol and I shook his hand. This day, I will never forget how cold that hand was. I’ve always assumed it’s because it took so much time and distance for the blood to get from his heart to his hand and back to his heart that never had a chance to warm up.😂

[@ER1CNOIR]

It really did probably have something to do with circulation - that’s why them dudes don’t live very long. Their hearts can’t pump enough and keep up with everything. Kinda sucks…

[@EJ_IS_FROM_AUSTRALIA]

I feel bad for Bol Bol, he lost alot of what he earnt, but it's nice to see that he changed him and his entire countries lives. R.I.P Bol.

[@bball3048mmfr]

What an interesting human being. Thanks for making this video.

[@charizardsupergaming]

"He loved his teeth and thought the ritual was stupid." LMAO

[@ace15Nura]

as Lebron said "at the end of the day it's just basketball" Manute Bol did more for his country and that it's his legacy.

[@matthewjamal]

This dudes a legend

[@faieziabubakar207]

MB = MY BAD MB = MANUTE BOL RIP MB

[@michaelbryan3515]

Stop saying he squandered his money... he invested in his country

[@Aydin-Adam]

One of my greatest NBA memories that I’ll never forget is seeing Manute Bol make a 3 in person. Back then, bigs didn’t shoot 3s like they do now. He had the craziest form, feet barely left the ground to call it a “jumper.” 😂

[@akbarlebowitz8151]

I actually was at the Capital Centre in 1985 when Rookie Manute got his first start as a Washington Bullet vs the Milwaukee Bucks. He had 11 blocked shots in the first half. Bucks adjusted to him and he had only one in the 2nd half. He ended up with a career high 18 points as Washington won in OT. I saw that fight with Oldham on TV. Bol could have murdered him with those whip arms!! The "My bad" phrase was already being used by HS kids in 1987.

[@madhurbhaker]

He was a good man

[@markm3220]

I was at the Bulls game when he fought Jawaan Oldham. It was epic.

[@quexx2k]

Its up to Bol Bol now to carry his legacy

[@jonbridge6442]

What a legacy to carry!

[@DrLuke49]

He literally died broke because he took every single dollar that he earned from his NBA career and invested that money back home in Sudan to help his people. Heaven gained a very tall angel indeed ❤

[@theeangelmann]

lets go Bol Bol! carry that torch

[@KCunknwn]

Manute Bol killed a lion, fought William Perry AND coined the phrase “my bad”?! What an absolute legend Bol Bol needs to step it up🤦🏽‍♂️

[@thenerdthatruinsthejoke-n6e]

Actually maute was 7’7

[@chillduck27]

He was 7’6 and 3 quarters so 7’7 pretty much

[@leoleoleo688]

He looks taller than 7'6 he was 7'7

[@zeno4883]

Opened doors for the Unicorn Builds

[@JamesMiller-lb3sk]

This man is a legend

[@anthonystroman8407]

Yes he is I truly second that.

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

" Do want be a be a man " "how" " remove ur teeth" "no , im good , its time to play in NBA "

[@marvinwhittaker]

I liked him. Even though he didn't score a lot of points, he should be inducted into the Basketball hall of fame.

[@Leviathan_1.0]

How this guy never won a DPOY is beyond me

[@maelguiraud3568]

Seems evident

[@seagull2175]

Too much competition in the Jordan era

[@karithema9ician657]

3 day walk just to hoop… that’s all I needed to hear. 👂 💯

[@seagull2175]

How did Blud popularize the phrase “my bad” and predict 9/11? Manute Bol was the definition of him.

[@NinjaRai7]

Absolute legend

[@willord8251]

Manute's life would make a great movie. I wonder if Bol Bol could act and play his father.

[@EJ_IS_FROM_AUSTRALIA]

I literally never knew that "My bad," was invented by Bol Bol out of everyone I could've thought of. It literally makes so much sense and especially that he barely spoke English.

[@guitarlearningtoplay]

great story thanks!

[@GrandChamp93]

What An Amazing Man Rest Easy My Friend 💯🙌🏾🙏🏾🕊️

[@frogeggsyeah5138]

Manute admitted to making up the killing the lion story, it was a bet with his teammates

[@jeffertonalive8536]

I love his SNL sketch. You still get Manute Bol

[@LeanBean_9-11-01]

Bro was so underrated

[@nvm9040]

Bol was a shot blocking machine which definitely got him a few records and he could shoot a three to give Bol some offense His post nba story is more interesting and very inspiring bc he literally helped his country and he was a activist

[@Tre_SlimeLilDude]

That boy Manute was a Shooter

[@SmoKeFella70804]

Hold up, Manute boxed the Fridge😂😂😂😂

[@3rr1k_]

your last video has a age restriction… not sure if you know, was really looking forward to watching it 😅

[@87alock]

🤣

[@ace2hi577]

No way he started the phrase my bad 🤣

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

BLOCKS MACHINE

[@el_digge]

Hollywood directors ya missing ya bag this would be movie of the year!!! ❤

[@Mikhael23arab]

Now, his son Bol Bol is also pretty good at basketbol

[@Djk-cc2sr]

Anyone else under 7’6” ?

[@shift7808]

Nope just u. Pathetic *spits*

[@Mrpumpkinggg]

Nah man m higher than Travis Scott 🍃🔥

[@ericortega1745]

​@@Mrpumpkinggg😂🍻

[@nadiamond10]

Me

[@siralexpalex5454]

Nah bruh I’m 7 ft 420 inches

[@wsg_gang1]

Ah yes, i remember when manute bol lived in the times of indians and lakotas and choctaws! Nostalgia.

[@PopDukes420]

One over my favorite ppl in my life time!

[@MannyMensah94]

RIP Manute Bol🙏🏿

[@ShoninEra]

Wow uploading so consistently, never seen this before.

[@AnitaBudram]

this history motivating me❤

[@youtubeacidfn]

rip i think bol bol doing just fine living up to his legacy

[@CloakedTV_YT]

11:56 this is crazy

[@nomomania6827]

That Jordan's dunk over Manute should've been an offensive foul on Jordan. Not surprising, MJ got away with a ton of offensive fouls including that famous push off in his final game winning shot of his career in the finals against Utah's Byron Russell.

[@zombiekiller9707]

I searched one video on the manute bol and my recommended page nothing butmanute bol

[@Lolong01]

Minute is a legend hero

[@willocashh]

this the most wild video ever

[@ArnieGold]

13:59 that's Bol Bol right?

[@I-eat-rock]

The old voice is back!

[@zzzSpeed]

his name means "the special blessing" in the Dinka language

[@G_Vegas22]

I saw him play when he was in the cba, and he came to play the Omaha racers when I was a kid.

[@Mapmap58]

Many people dream about getting rich and living lavished lives, but there are some good people who just want to go to school and help their community. Thank you Mr. Bol for all that you did for others in your lifetime. Money is not all to live.

[@Tall_Dark_Lovely]

RIP our Icon❤we love you🙏🇸🇸✝️🦾💯

[@ceciliakemether7382]

Nice vid

[@nkel6111]

he was at cleveland state where I saw him. He was looked at as a curiosity. Never thought he was happy there on ncaa level. sad he died so early

[@RainyWolf7]

"They measured me well I was sitting down" Yeah, lol. I'm gonna tell my 5 foot friend to say that on tinder

[@DRE-HRUYAN]

Imagine a whole team with the height of this guy from south sudan 😮

[@brianbrown4415]

Now I see why a lot of people don't like his son Bol Bol just because his Father was such a great man to help his people become independent.

[@osinachiuwaechia2198]

When that guy said Manute Bol got forced to be a muslim that also happened in Nigeria as well

[@acuothacuoth502]

most dinka ppl are christian

[@poindextertunes]

his college stats are crazy

[@tompriceusmc]

He once had 10 blocks in a game in 15 minutes of playing time... And once registered 12 blocks in 21 minutes! That's insane.

[@TheChickenReviewer]

That thumbnail is crazy.

[@㘟]

Manute Bol got free access to National Geographic 2

[@NusoWorld]

The cover art is wild😭😭😭😭

[@jsanchezelonce3414]

I put a house fire out at his house in MD in the 90s. He also used to come shoot at Good Luck Rec Center. Hit me in the head with an air ball once. No bullshit. Tallest man I ever seen, obviously. RIP

[@baltimoregetup9537]

Imagine if Manute Bol and George Muresan were on the same team, really slow team but nobody would score inside.

[@keithsmith4780]

When people questioned whether Bol was tough enough for the NBA his coach said, "Anybody who's killed a lion with a spear is tough enough for the NBA."

[@johnr.7906]

I had no idea he invented the phrase "my bad" and more importantly I didn't know he passed on. RIP Mr. Bol.

[@Jabawongky88]

My bad........amazing!

[@meorsoithought]

Why is his hand disconnected from his arm in your thumbnail?

[@mvjr7758]

Some stuff missing. But there was good intel, i didn't know before. Guy was definitely taken advantage of. Heart was to big.

[@EJ_IS_FROM_AUSTRALIA]

Imagine living a life where you're entire village is just giants and everyone thinks their just normal sized people. 😂

[@cookiemonster-edits]

Dang, his uncle was dedicated

[@robertdaniels-lane7321]

I still can’t believe we don’t know his actual birthday and age 🤯