Ted Leonsis' Statement on Passing of Manute Bol

"Manute captured the imagination of the fans during his tenure with the Bullets and will be remembered as one of the most popular players from that era of the team’s history. But despite his accomplishments on the court, his lasting legacy will be the tireless work and causes he promoted in his native Sudan and the cities in which he played. He was a true humanitarian and an ambassador for the sport of basketball.”