[JJ59]

He made millions of dollars in his 10 years in the NBA, but diverted much of it to his extended family in Sudan

Just like the entourage of a washed up heavy weight.

[ArcLight]

For shame. Bol should be praised for looking out for his family. In many traditional societies, the one who does well is expected to help care for the less successful members of the clan. This is normal and honorable, and you should be more respectful of what seems to be an act of generosity and decency.

[ArcLight]

For shame. Bol should be praised for looking out for his family. In many traditional societies, the one who does well is expected to help care for the less successful members of the clan. This is normal and honorable, and you should be more respectful of what seems to be an act of generosity and decency.

[Former Proud Canadian]

One of the stories I heard about Manute Bol when he first came out of the Sudan: He came from such a primitive area that when he left to play basketball in the states many of his tribesman just assumed he had been eaten by lions.