7’5″ Sim Bhullar has signed a ten day contract with the Sacramento Kings, reports Times of India
The wide-bodied Bhullar from New Mexico latched on to the Kings Summer League team earlier, but this will be his first stint with the “A” team. The Kings are owned by Indian American Vivek Ranadive who has set out to make the Kings an international favorite in India.
A celebration for Indians who love hoops.. @SimBhullar2 making NBA history.. from @ESPNSteinLine http://t.co/9IZdDaETXO
— Kevin Negandhi (@KNegandhiESPN) April 2, 2015
Bhullar was born in Canada and will be the tallest player in the NBA since the 7’6″ Yao Ming. He becomes the first Indian player ever to make an NBA roster during the regular season.
You can read more about the Kings connection to the Indian American community in Times of India.
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