He's a towering 7'5" — and now he's the first Indian to play in the NBA

The World | Apr 2, 2015
Sim Bhullar has landed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings, making him the first player of Indian descent in the NBA. It's a big chance for the big man to prove his worth after earning success in college and the NBA's Development League.

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