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Business News/ Photos / Punjab boy Satnam Singh becomes first Indian to be drafted in NBA

Punjab boy Satnam Singh becomes first Indian to be drafted in NBA

Punjab's 19-year-old Satnam Singh Bhamara has created history by becoming the first Indian basketball player to be drafted in the National Basketball Association (NBA) after being picked by Dallas Mavericks.

Punjab’s Satnam Singh Bhamara on Thursday became the first Indian-born player to be drafted into the NBA League. He was picked by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2015 NBA Draft. AFP

1/5Punjab’s Satnam Singh Bhamara on Thursday became the first Indian-born player to be drafted into the NBA League. He was picked by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2015 NBA Draft. AFP

The 7 feet 2 inches tall player hails from the remote village of Ballo Ke in Punjab. AFP

2/5The 7 feet 2 inches tall player hails from the remote village of Ballo Ke in Punjab. AFP

Bhamara was selected amongst the 60 young men who will play basketball in the NBA next season. He was the 52nd pick in the NBA Draft. AFP

3/5Bhamara was selected amongst the 60 young men who will play basketball in the NBA next season. He was the 52nd pick in the NBA Draft. AFP

Bhamara has played center for the India national basketball team. He moved to Florida, US in 2010 as part of a scholarship program between IMG Academy and Reliance to train. AFP

4/5Bhamara has played center for the India national basketball team. He moved to Florida, US in 2010 as part of a scholarship program between IMG Academy and Reliance to train. AFP

Canada-born Gursimran “Sim” Bhullar was the first player of Indian origin to play in the NBA when he turned out for the Kings in three games in April this year. Reuters

5/5Canada-born Gursimran “Sim” Bhullar was the first player of Indian origin to play in the NBA when he turned out for the Kings in three games in April this year. Reuters

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