RIP Manute Bol,
 

Chas. Barkley says it all

Bol, who was listed at 7-feet-7 inches tall and 225 pounds, played for the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat in his 10-year career.

The native of war-torn Sudan was known during and after his career for his charity work for his home country.

"He was a wonderful person. He would always talk about the civil war going on in Sudan, because he was sending all of his money back to Sudan," Charles Barkley, Bol's teammate on the 76ers and an NBA analyst for TNT, told CNN's Don Lemon. "I can honestly say I never played with a better person," Barkley said.

"He never forgot about the Sudan. He would talk to us about it all the time. ... The world is not a better place today; It's worse because we don't have Manute Bol," he added.

In 2004 after he was nearly killed in an auto accident, Bol told Sports Illustrated, "God guided me to America and gave me a good job. But he also gave me a heart, so I would look back."

Bol donated his NBA earnings to charity, according to the article.

RIP Manute......an exceptional man

An amazing man who knew his own body was a ticking time bomb but still chose charity and kindness instead of bitterness and greed. Giving away his just earnings to those less fortunate is saint material. Hopefully he's found a place of peace for all eternity....he was loved here in Washington.

Yep, a terrific dude. He will be missed.

Flying Elbows And The 'finger' Rip

Manute,


We all know you will be looking upon all of us still trying to be a great humanitarian. You was always a class act. You will be sorely missed by your legions of fans.