New York – It’s so easy to make a mistake. Just ask ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith who recently criticized the Toronto Raptor’s Chris Bosh for being as “soft as Manute Bol” and has been blasted by critics as a result.

 

Bol is a beloved humanitarian, who, since retiring from the NBA, has donated virtually all of his money and all of his time to helping the desperate people of Sudan and Darfur. Smith may be loved by family members, though eTrueSports was unable to confirm the story before going to press.

 

Apparently Manute Bol is seeking Smith out for a heart-to-heart talk. “I understand he’s built pretty close to the ground,” said Bol, “but I’m used to looking down at people like him.”

 

Smith, known for his over-the-top loud commentary, was called “classless” by Bosh, an unusual change from the more commonly employed “obnoxious.”

 

There are reports that a contrite and embarrassed Mr. Smith was flying to Africa to apologize to Bol. “I’ve never felt embarrassment before,” said Smith, “it’s a weird feeling.”

 

Since Bol lives in Kansas, it is unknown whether ESPN will pick up Smith’s first-class air fare to Khartoum.