Reno Bighorns center Sim Bhullar has done a lot this season. He became the first player of Indian descent to sign an NBA contract, the first D-League player to appear on a Late Night Show and is now translating the international interest into high-end performances on the court.





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Daniel O'Brien - a featured columnist on Bleacher Report - asked the question, "Can Sim be the next big thing from the D-League?"

"Nearly every D-League opponent struggles to keep him off the block," stated O'Brien. "When he gets a clean post-entry pass, all it takes is one or two power dribbles for him to easily convert a baby hook or dunk. It's not surprising that he leads the league in field-goal percentage (73 percent)."

What O'Brien believes makes Bhullar special and a legit NBA prospect is his work on the defensive end.

"Bhullar is also a matchup nightmare on the defensive side, as he wins the positional battles and also swats shots as a weak-side helper. He's averaging 3.6 blocks per game and 5.4 per 36 minutes," says O'Brien.





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In 31 contests this season with Reno, Sim is averaging 9.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and a league-leading 3.6 blocks per game.

He brings more than just sheer physical attributes, notes NBADLeague.com scout Ryan Blake when he discussed No. 32's intangibles to Bleacher Report.

"It's not just his massive size that gets results. ... His balance is great, his touch from 17 feet and in is remarkable for his size. His footwork and versatile post moves continue to impress and blossom. ... He has quick hands (on defense) and judges lane entry attempts extremely well. ... Showing his willingness to play in a guard-oriented system is a plus."





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Sim has begun to make legitimate strides in his quest to reach the NBA and remains an exciting prospect and interesting follow amongst NBA writers.

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