Former 7-foot-7 NBA player Manute Bol dies Shot-blocking specialist dedicated himself to humanitarian work in Africa KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Manute Bol, a lithe 7-foot-7 shot-blocker from Sudan who spent 10 seasons in the NBA and was dedicated to humanitarian work in Africa, died Saturday. He was 47. Former 7-foot-7 NBA player Manute Bol dies - NBA- nbcsports.msnbc.com