WASHINGTON: Sim Bhullar has become the NBA's first player of Indian descent, signing a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings, the team announced, a media report said.
The 7.5 feet tall, 360-pound Bhullar was called up from the team's NBA Development League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns, Xinhua reported.
The 22-year-old center could make his debut on Friday when the Kings host the New Orleans Pelicans.
Bhullar was born in Toronto to Indian-born parents and played two seasons for New Mexico State.
Undrafted last year, Bhullar joined the Kings in training camp before signing with Reno.
Bhullar will the tallest NBA player in the history whereas Yao Ming been the tallest with 7.3 feet tall.
He is averaging 10.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.8 blocks in the Bighorns' fast-paced system.
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