John Bol Ajak
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About
Basketball player who at 7 feet 3 inches is one of the tallest players in NBA History. He has played for Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, and Phoenix Suns. In February 2026, he signed with the TNT Tropang 5G of the Philippine Basketball Association.
Before fame
His family moved to Connecticut as refugees when he was two years old. At age four, he started playing basketball.
Trivia
He played for the Oregon Ducks of the University of Oregon. He was a finalist to make the United States roster for the 2017 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, but was cut from the squad.
Family life
His parents are former NBA star Manute Bol and Ajok Kuag.
Associated with
He and Jayson Castro both played with the TNT Tropang 5G.
