ESPN: Kings to sign first player of Indian descent in NBA

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
In this photo taken Sept. 26, 2014, is Sacramento Kings rookie center Sim Bhullar, from New Mexico State, at the Kings media day in Sacramento, Calif.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
In this photo taken Sept. 26, 2014, is Sacramento Kings rookie center Sim Bhullar, from New Mexico State, at the Kings media day in Sacramento, Calif.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) -- The Sacramento Kings are poised to make history without even stepping on the court.



ESPN reports the team will sign Sim Bhullar to a 10-day contract this week. The 7-foot-5, 360 pound center would be the first player of Indian descent to play in the NBA.



The 22-year-old spent the entire season with the Reno Bighorns, Sacramento's NBA Development League affiliate. According to ESPN, Bhullar is averaging 10.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.9 blocks in the D-League this season.



Bhullar has a major supporter in Kings owner Vivek Ranadive, who is one of India's most celebrated businessmen.

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