Manute Bol is probably the only NBA player to ever have a world premiere rap video broadcast during an NBA game. In 1986, the Washington Bullets (now Wizards) made a video about their 7-foot-7 center.

Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel has a fond memory of Manute Bol from when he fell in love with basketball. Vogel said his first ever pro athlete autograph as a 12-year-old in 1985 came when he ...

Being tall isn't necessary to succeed in the NBA, but it certainly helps. At one point in NBA history, big men ruled the league. George Mikan, standing at 6-foot-10, won four of the first five NBA ...