The NBA Just Signed Its First Player of Indian Descent

[SouthDesi]

Sim Bhullar is a big guy. A really big guy. He’s listed at 7’5” and 360 pounds, and while he wasn’t drafted out of New Mexico State University by any NBA team, he just signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings.

The 21-year-old was born in Canada but moved to Pennsylvania for high school before heading to the Southwest to play college ball. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Bhullar told CBC News of the draft process. “Not everybody gets to do it… so it’s an honor and a blessing and I just thank God every day for putting me in this situation.”

There’s no guarantee that Bhullar will suit up for the Kings this season, but his contract is still noteworthy. Also of note is the fact that his new NBA franchise is owned by the Indian-born Vivek Ranadive who’s spoken openly about wanting to expand the league’s reach in his native country.

Here’s a look at Bhullar during one of his NBA pre-draft workouts. You can tell from the footage that his skills are still pretty raw, but he’s got lots of potential.

The NBA Just Signed Its First Player of Indian Descent - COLORLINES

 

[KingMamba]

That kid is huge.

 

[livingdead]

he looks retarded.. like khali...

 

[SouthDesi]

That kid is huge

I saw last month in an interview, his younger brother is same or even bigger size in height.

 

[Armstrong]

That kid is huge.

Can a shorty like yourself play Basketball ?

 

[KingMamba]

I saw last month in an interview, his younger brother is same or even bigger size in height.

I do not know if being so big is normal, you know Indian wrestler Great Khali? He had to get some sort of surgery due to his large size. He had a growth inducing tumor in his mind. They may have some sort of gigantism. Or acromegaly. They should get it checked out in a physical for sure just to be safe.

 

[SouthDesi]

I do not know if being so big is normal, you know Indian wrestler Great Khali? He had to get some sort of surgery due to his large size. He had a growth inducing tumor in his mind. They may have some sort of gigantism. Or acromegaly. They should get it checked out in a physical for sure just to be safe.

In this case his family itself like that. His father is almost 6'5" and mother is 6'.

 

[KingMamba]

Can a shorty like yourself play Basketball ?

Where you think my username comes from? I used to be a really good player but lost interest for a few years now. I still watch NBA though, I am a Lakers fan.

 

[danger007]

In this case his family itself like that. His father is almost 6'8" and mother is 6'.

call the jack asap... He is bigggggggg. .. I don't want to stand next to him..

Where you think my username comes from? I used to be a really good player but lost interest for a few years now. I still watch NBA though, I am a Lakers fan.

me too.. I play cricket as well.. I am good player... but only video games...

 

[yuba]

Is he from punjab bhullar is a punjabi jatt name

 

[Armstrong]

Where you think my username comes from? I used to be a really good player but lost interest for a few years now. I still watch NBA though, I am a Lakers fan.

Basketball is a woman's sport !

Rugby is more befitting a man !

 

[KingMamba]

Basketball is a woman's sport !

Rugby is more befitting a man !

I prefer American football.

me too.. I play cricket as well.. I am good player... but only video games...

I am still a good player in NBA 2K as well.

 

[Armstrong]

I prefer American football.

American Football is like American English - We wanna be different so we'd do things the wrong way & then call it the 'American Way' !

 

[livingdead]

He posted a video talking about how proud an Indian he is. RESPECT!

whole video sardaji was either silent or giggling... respect!!

 

[wolfschanzze]

I prefer American football.



I am still a good player in NBA 2K as well.

American Football is all about kevlar padding, helmets, and whole lot of accessories, and lot of breaks.
Rugby is raw without any protection.