Bol Bol is a South Sudanese-American basketball player who dons the jersey of Phoenix Suns in the NBA. Born on November 16, 1999, The 7-foot-3 center/power forward is the second child of the former NBA star Manute Bol and his wife Ajok Kuag. His dad, Manute, was one of the tallest players in NBA history.
Bol Bol's unique name carries a special meaning as he was named after his late great-grandfather, Bol Chol Bol, who was not only a great-grandfather, but also a chief of the Dinka people situated in modern day South Sudan. When Bol Bol was just two years old, his father made a significant move to settle in Connecticut as designated political refugees. This was where Bol Bol’s own journey towards basketball stardom began.
With his amazing physical attributes, Bol Bol quickly became a five-star rated high school prospect and played for the Oregon University. In the 2019 NBA Draft, he was chosen with the 44th overall pick by the Miami Heat. However, his draft rights were later traded to the Denver Nuggets.
Standing at an impressive 7 feet 3 inches, Bol Bol possesses tremendous physical attributes, making him a unique player often referred to as a "unicorn" in the NBA. Despite his promising start with the Denver Nuggets, he was eventually traded to the Orlando Magic, and later to the Phoenix Suns.
Bol Bol Contract Breakdown
Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2023-24 | $2,165,000 | - | $2,165,000 | - | $2,165,000 |
How much is Bol Bol getting paid?
Bol Bol is set to earn $2,165,000 for the 2023/24 season. He is on a one year veteran’s minimum guaranteed deal with the Suns.
How much does Bol Bol make in a minute?
Bol Bol’ salary for the 2023/24 season is $2,165,000. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Bol Bol makes around $4.12 in a minute.
Bol Bol Career Earnings
After the conclusion of 2023/24 NBA season Bol Bol would have earned over $8.57 million from his NBA contracts till date.
What are the terms of Bol Bol’s contract?
Bol Bol’s current one year contract is fully guaranteed.
Bol Bol Contract History
These are all the contracts that Bol Bol has signed in his career till now.
September 4, 2019
Bol Bol signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets.
July 7, 2022
Bol Bol signed a two-year $4.4 million contract with the Orlando Magic.
July 18, 2023
Bol Bol agreed to a one-year $2.17 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.
Bol Bol Contract FAQ's
A. Bol Bol is 24 years old as of January 2024.
A. Bol Bol will earn $2.17 million for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Bol Bol plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA.
A. Bol Bol’s height is 7 '3 " and his weight is 99 kg (220 lbs).
A. Bol Bol averaged 9.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in 70 games for the Orlando Magic throughout the 2022/23 season.