Canadian Basketball professional Sim Bhullar is reportedly set to become the first player of Indian origin to play in the National Basketball Association ( NBA), as the Sacramento Kings are planning to sign the 7-foot-5 player to a 10-day contract on Thursday.
A source revealed that Bhullar would be on the roster Friday when the Kings host the New Orleans Pelicans as the expiry of David Wear’s 10-day contract would pave way for a roster spot.
Bhullar, who was born in Toronto to Indian-born parents, has played two seasons at New Mexico State, and is averaging 10.3
Reflecting on Bhullar’s performance, Bleacher Report observed that nearly every D-League opponent struggles to keep him off the block, adding that when he gets a clean post-entry pass, all it takes is one or two power dribbles for him to easily convert a baby hook or dunk.
The report added that it was not surprising that he leads the league in field-goal percentage with 73 percent.
