Satnam Singh Bhamara is an Indian Basketball Player, plays in Indian basketball team in the centre position. Satnam Singh Bhamara has represented the India national basketball team at the 2011 FIBA Asia Championship and the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship. Not only is that he one of the closest members of NBA.
Early Life of Satnam Singh Bhamara
Satnam Singh Bhamara was born on December 10, 1995 in Ballo Ke, a village located in Barnala district of Punjab. The father of Satnam Singh Bhamara, Balbir, and his paternal grandfather were wheat farmers and millers, and the family`s house was located four miles from the closest paved road.
Career of Satnam Singh Bhamara
Satnam Singh Bhamara is the player played for the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League. Satnam Singh Bhamara became the first player from India to be drafted into the NBA when the Dallas Mavericks chose him with the 52nd overall pick in the 2015 draft.
Position of Satnam Singh Bhamara in Basketball Team
Satnam Singh Bhamara plays the canter position of Indian basketball team. He played high school basketball at IMG Academy, a private athletic training institute headquartered in Bradenton, Florida. He attracted attention from media outlets since he was as young as 14 years old, and his career at IMG helped put him on the radar for NBA teams.
Drafting of Satnam Singh Bhamara in NBA
In April 2015, Satnam Singh Bhamara was declared for the 2015 NBA draft, going on to be selected with the 52nd pick by the Dallas Mavericks on June 25, 2015. With that, Satnam Singh Bhamara became the first Indian-born player drafted into the NBA.
Joining of Satnam Singh Bhamara to Mavericks
In July 2015, Satnam Singh Bhamara joined the Mavericks for the 2015 NBA Summer League. On October 31, Satnam Singh Bhamara was acquired by the Texas Legends, the D-League affiliate of the Mavericks.
Career of Satnam Singh Bhamara in National Team
Satnam Singh Bhamara received an invitation to try-out for the Indian youth national basketball team, who were set to play at the 2009 FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Satnam Singh Bhamara accepted the offer after his coach supported the idea, and he made the squad. However, he failed to dominate the more skilled opposition and was awarded little playing time throughout each game. After finishing with a win/loss record of 3-4, India finished 10th place in a tournament among 16 teams, and Singh`s team was defeated by as many as 74 points against China, who went on to claim the title.