The NBA Just Signed Its First Player of Indian Descent

[Edevelop]

No one took him in the draft. He made a big mistake leaving college. He should have stayed there to develop more.

 

[Koovie]

How is this related to the South Asian section?

Put it into the Americas or Members corner......

 

[qamar1990]

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

let me guess he a punjabi as well.

 

[halupridol]

let me guess he a punjabi as well.

Sikh

 

[qamar1990]

Sikh

still a punjabi right?

 

[halupridol]

still a punjabi right?

was not correcting u..

 

[KingMamba]

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

Sounds like have never played American football.

 

[wolfschanzze]

Sounds like have never played American football.

I dont need to play American football to see what it is, i played Rugby.

 

[KingMamba]

I dont need to play American football to see what it is, i played Rugby.

Lame.

 

[MAB]

Thats great for him, however he is actually not a very good player. He went undrafted recently even though he has tremendous size but limited skills. I think this has more to do with the fact that the Sacramento Kings are owned by an Indian business man.

 

[Oldman1]

He shoots well and has height advantage, but he does not have any upper body strength to deal with NBA veterans who will posterize him. Not to mention he moves slow. Dwight Howard and Blake Griffin as well as other players will kill him. And in case you guys don't know much about basketball and its players...

 

[idune]

What's next, movie "indian man can't jump"?

 

[scholseys]

He should wear a turban and play in the NBA.

 

[Reality90]

He should wear a turban and play in the NBA.

You should wear lungi and play on the NBA.

 

[scholseys]

You should wear lungi and play on the NBA.

It appears this Bhullar is not proud of being an Indian or a Sikh. He is American.