Basketball Facts - Page 2

As a teenager, Manute Bol allegedly killed a lion with a spear.

At age 14, Manute Bol had six of his teeth gouged out as part of a Dinka coming-of-age ritual.

Nick Mackey was the college coach who recruited Manute Bol to come to the United States. According to Mackey, Manute Bol did not know how old he was. So Mackay just made up a birthdate. Mackay believes that, despite being listed at 23 years old, Bol might have actually been in his 40s, and therefore played in the NBA into his 50s.

Over his 10 year career, Manute Bol had more blocks than points.

Manute Bol once hit six 3-pointers in a half. His shooting form looks a bit odd.