Satnam Singh becomes first Indian to be drafted into NBA
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Satnam Singh becomes first Indian to be drafted into NBA
Last Updated : Jun 27 2015 | 12:05 PM IST
Ludhiana / New Delhi, June 27 (ANI): Satnam Singh Bhamara became the first Indian basketball player to be drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA). Singh, at 7-foot-2-inch, was selected by the Dallas Mavericks for the next season. He was selected as the 52nd pick in the second round. Sports Minister Sarbanand Sonowal congratulated Singh on his feat and said that he would be an inspiration to younger players. The 19-year-old player hails from a remote village in Punjab. Friends and family broke into celebrations as Singh made history at the NBA.