Enormous Athletes Who Shattered Records with Their Astounding Size

Manute Bol - 7’7” 201 lbs

Every basketball team needs a giant on their side to block the shots! Manute Bol was the NBA MVP with his huge 7’7” stature. Unfortunately, shot-blocking was his strongest skill, and he wasn’t much help anywhere else on the court.

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