Satnam Singh Bhamara : First Indian in NBA

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Satnam Singh Bhamara becomes
first Indian basketball player to be
drafted in iconic National
Basketball Association of United
States.
Satnam Singh Bhamara has made
history on being selected in the
NBA.
The7 feet 2 inches tall basketball
player became the first Indian to be
drafted in NBA League.
The 19-year-old from Punjab has
been picked up by Dallas Mavericks.
After Sim Bhullar, Satnam is set to
become only second Indian-origin
basketball player to feature in NBA.
At 19-year-old, Satnam is one of the
91 players to be nominated as early
entry candidates for 2015 NBA Draft.
The nominated group included 48
players from colleges and post-
graduate institutions and 43
international players.
Minister of State for Information and
Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh
Rathore on Friday congratulated
Satnam Singh Bhamara for creating
history in the NBA circuit.
The 7 feet 2 inches tall basketball
player became the first Indian to be
drafted in the NBA League.



http://www.ddinews.gov.in/Home - Headlines/Pages/satnamsinghnba.aspx
 
Already posted this news in General News section :k
 
But for an Indian to be 7 ft tall, is something exceptional :lol

Only popular sportsman of that height, was Khali :P
 
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