New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Old!

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Will Bol Bol Be An NBA Star?

Yes, Bol Bol will be an NBA Star
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No, Bol Bol will make the NBA but not be a star
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No, Bol Bol will not even make the NBA
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New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Old! 

Post#1 » by HotRocks34 » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:13 am

Manute Bol's son, Bol Bol, has a new mixtape out. Here you go:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhD8yWIPcaI[/youtube]

He's gangly just like his dad, but he already seems to possess more skill than his dad had during Manute's NBA days.

SportingNews with some info:

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basket ... iting-tall

Just 14 years old, Bol Bol stands 6-10 and while his father was a premier shot blocker, his son has a polished, all-around game. The rising ninth grader at Overland Park Northwest High School in Kansas City, Kansas. is featured in a new Ball Is Life mixtape, and you can see why he is going to be a highly prized recruit in just a few years.



He definitely has some real skill. I wonder how much more he will grow?


For the youngins who don't know the 7' 7" Manute Bol, here he is (he's the tall one):

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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#2 » by ColdBlooded » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:18 am

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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#3 » by Vides990 » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:19 am

Two-three years too soon, let the competition catch up, let him physically develop.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#4 » by kobe_vs_jordan » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:20 am

He has a very interesting skill set for his size. Decent handle and looks to pass. Could see him being a good player in the league. Really just depends on how he develops physically the next 5 years.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#5 » by HotRocks34 » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:20 am

Vides990 wrote:Two-three years too soon, let the competition catch up, let him physically develop.


I gotta say, though, he's got some skill. The coordination hasn't fully caught up maybe, but he's got some real skill.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#6 » by Vides990 » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:22 am

HotRocks34 wrote:
Vides990 wrote:Two-three years too soon, let the competition catch up, let him physically develop.


I gotta say, though, he's got some skill. The coordination hasn't fully caught up maybe, but he's got some real skill.

Imo the coordination is there, he needs way more speed to play the game his video is highlighting, he needs to be in the post.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#7 » by metalinguss » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:22 am

In the Philippines, Bol-Bol means Pubic Hair. I'm not kidding.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#8 » by HotRocks34 » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:27 am

Vides990 wrote:Imo the coordination is there, he needs way more speed to play the game his video is highlighting, he needs to be in the post.


You're right, it's the speed that is missing.

It will be interesting to watch his development.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#9 » by Kevin Johnson » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:29 am

What I noticed more than his height was freaky orangutan arms.

Very Cabocloesque!
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#10 » by NOD » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:31 am

As a general rule, 2 Bol's are better than one.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#11 » by JDR720 » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:34 am

How do you tell which Bol is his first and last name?
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#12 » by Kevin Johnson » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:36 am

HotRocks34 wrote:For the youngins who don't know the 7' 7" Manute Bol, here he is (he's the tall one):

<<SNIP>>


For those unacquainted with Manute. This picture makes a much better first impression. He's that loch ness in the pool

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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#13 » by NOD » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:39 am

BTW, it needs to be said:

RIP Manute. A great guy with such a kind heart and a great sense of humor.

You can't help but root for this kid, who lost his dad at such a young age. SJS is such a difficult way to die.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#14 » by CarMalone » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:52 am

Future 3pt contest winner.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#15 » by zronv7 » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:55 am

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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#16 » by Hangtime84 » Fri Sep 5, 2014 2:58 am

Bol Bol the 7'6" stretch center
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#17 » by pacers33granger » Fri Sep 5, 2014 3:09 am

The kid has some skill, but dear god I cannot stand to watch that shooting motion.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#18 » by dice » Fri Sep 5, 2014 3:25 am

Vides990 wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:
Vides990 wrote:Two-three years too soon, let the competition catch up, let him physically develop.


I gotta say, though, he's got some skill. The coordination hasn't fully caught up maybe, but he's got some real skill.

Imo the coordination is there, he needs way more speed to play the game his video is highlighting, he needs to be in the post.

he needs to have fun playing basketball right now
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#19 » by no dice » Fri Sep 5, 2014 3:26 am

Kevin Johnson wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:For the youngins who don't know the 7' 7" Manute Bol, here he is (he's the tall one):

<<SNIP>>


For those unacquainted with Manute. This picture makes a much better first impression. He's that loch ness in the pool

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damn what a cool pic.
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Re: New Bol Bol Mixtape Is Out -- 6' 10" At Only 14 Years Ol 

Post#20 » by JonBones » Fri Sep 5, 2014 3:27 am

It's seeing people like this that make me realize how talented Durant is. Durant is like what 7 feet now? And he seems so much more agile and smooth than other people his height. Bol Bol the way he moves and the speed at which he does things reminds me of Bruno Caboclo.

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