Proud family of Punjab-origin NBA player Satnaam Singh

This draft pick is evidence that despite the rawness of his talent, the NBA believes him ready for the big leagues. HT Photo

Updated on: Jun 26, 2015 10:42 PM IST

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This draft pick is evidence that despite the rawness of his talent, the NBA believes him ready for the big leagues. HT Photo

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File Photo of basketball player Satnam Singh being honured at a function. HT/Photo

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Born in Ballo Ke, a village in Punjab where there are no basketball courts and no cable television, he started playing the game at an early age.

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Satnam Singh Bhamara, the first Indian-born player to be drafted in the NBA League, was introduced to basketball by his father, who is a farmer.

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Family members of basketball player Satnam Singh at village Ballo Ke, Barnala Punjab on Friday. Keshav Singh/HT