Just days after becoming only the second Indian (after Satnam Singh) to be drafted in the National Basketball Association (NBA) following his selection by the D-League team Long Island Nets, Palpreet has set his sights on featuring in the team’s parent side, the Brooklyn Nets, in the near future.
Palpreet Singh Brar has achieved what not many have, but that hasn’t stopped him from aiming for more.
Just days after becoming only the second Indian (after Satnam Singh) to be drafted in the National Basketball Association (NBA) following his selection by the D-League team Long Island Nets, Palpreet has set his sights on featuring in the team’s parent side, the Brooklyn Nets, in the near future.
“I will try my best and give my 100 per cent. I would certainly like to play for the Brooklyn Nets one day. But, I need about a year or year-and-a-half to prepare myself for that. It all depends on practice,” he said.
At 6-feet-9-inches and 200 pounds, Palpreet already possesses the physical demands of a hoopster. He, however, is keen on developing his fitness further. When asked which aspect of his does he intend to develop, Palpreet said, “My hard-core training has helped me a lot so far. But, I want to make my defence strong, and the workout for that has already started.”
The path to NBA has manifestly not been easy for Palpreet. He had to sacrifice a lot, including not donning the national colours. The 22-year-old had to miss the FIBA Asia Challenge in September in order to continue training in the States. He, therefore, believes that it was a good decision to make by hindsight.
“Yes, I think it was the right decision. Because I can improvise my game more in America than in India.” He continued, “This is everybody’s achievement... not just mine. That’s why I’m very happy.”
Asked why India can’t produce players like in the USA, Palpreet turned up with an honest answer. “India and American are poles apart... in terms of technique, fitness, etc.,” he opined. “India is lagging very behind in all these aspects of the game.”
He, however, believes that introducing international leagues like the Indian Premier League, Indian Super League and the Pro Kabaddi League, will help not only in developing players, but also in popularising the sport in the country.
“It’s very important to have a league in India. This will only help improve the players and the clubs,” he said.
Palpreet will now look to make it to the team’s agenda by leaving a mark in the upcoming trials.
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