The story of defeating the lion and making false claims to be able to compete in the American Professional Basketball League (NBA) are two of the strange things about Manute Bol.

Manute Bol was once recognized as the highest player in NBA history until Gheorghe Muresan appeared. Currently, Bol and Muresan are the two highest players in the tournament history with 2.31 m.

Bol has an outstanding career, but he still reminds fans with his special basketball skills and strange personal stories. He is also one of the most stylish players in the tournament history.

Bol was discovered in 1982, when former coach Don Feeley of Dickinson University went to Sudan for basketball activities. In 1984, Bol went to the United States to pursue a basketball career after being persuaded by coach Don Feeley.

Bol enrolled in English at Bridgeport University and joined the school’s basketball team. He became a basketball phenomenon. He has an average of 22.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 7.1 blocks in NCAA Division 2 in the 1984/85 season. Bol had a lifetime match with 32 points, 29 rebounds and 31 blocks at the university level.

The arrival of Bol helped the Bridgeport University basketball team sell 1,800 tickets in home matches. At that time, the parents and students of the school rushed to buy tickets to watch Bol play.

Manute Bol was dubbed the “Shot-Blocking Machine” for his excellent blocks ability

NCAA Division 2’s excellent form helped Bol be picked up by the Washington Bullets. It was at 31 in the NBA Draft 1985. What helped Bol stay the NBA for 10 seasons was his long height and arms.

These special physical factors make Bol one of the best blocks capable players in NBA history. Even so, the height and arm span are too long so he can block without having to jump in some situations.