Sim Bhullar
A 7-foot-5 trailblazer who smashed barriers as the first player of Indian descent to step onto an NBA court.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Canadian basketball player·Birthday: December 2·Millennials
Biography
Sim Bhullar's journey to professional basketball is a story of physical uniqueness and cultural significance. Born in Toronto to Indian immigrant parents, his extraordinary height was evident early on. He honed his skills at New Mexico State University, where his massive frame dominated the paint in the WAC. In 2014, his dream materialized when the Sacramento Kings signed him, making him a historic figure for a global community of basketball fans. While his NBA tenure was brief, his impact resonated far beyond statistics. Bhullar's career has since taken him across international leagues, from the NBA G League to teams in Taiwan and China, where he continues to be a towering ambassador for the sport, proving that the path to the highest levels can be forged from unexpected origins.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Sim was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Sim Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Sim's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the first player of Indian descent to appear in an NBA game, playing for the Sacramento Kings in 2015.
- Named to the All-WAC First Team and WAC All-Defensive Team while at New Mexico State University in 2014.
- Led the NBA D-League in field goal percentage during the 2014-15 season with the Reno Bighorns.
Did You Know?
His nickname 'Sim' is short for his full first name, Gursimrana.
He wears a size-20 shoe, one of the largest in professional basketball history.
He played for the Indian national basketball team in 2017 after obtaining an Overseas Citizen of India card.
“My size is a tool, but my game is built on footwork and touch.”
