A great man, Manute Bol

Manute Bol passed away this weekend. He was a tall man who found success in the NBA after discovering basketball at age 18. I remember him when I was into basketball cards, but I never knew how dedicated he was to his country. He gave away almost all that he had to help Sudan. He was a true inspiration.

Charles Barkley, his former teammate, said, "You know, a lot of people feel sorry for him, because he's so tall and awkward. But I'll tell you this -- if everyone in the world was a Manute Bol, it's a world I'd want to live in."



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