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Sabonis returns, Brimah no longer tallest player on Pacers roster

May 2, 2021

Prior to Domantas Sabonis’ return from an injury layoff, Ghana Center Amida Brimah was the tallest player on NBA franchise Indiana Pacers roster.

Brimah who is 6 foot 10inches was the tallest player on the team with the next tallest players (JaKarr Sampson and Oshae Brissett) measuring 6 foot 7 inches.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 27: Amida Brimah #37 of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 27, 2021 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

This was primarily due to a slew of injuries that hit the Pacers hard in recent weeks in the lead up to Brimah signing a two way contract to add size to the team’s lineup.

INDIANAPOLIS – OCTOBER 13: Amida Brimah #37 of the Indiana Pacers walks on to the court during Fan Jam on October 13, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sabonis, Myles Turner and Goga Bitadze all measure 6 foot 11 inches but missed time due to varied injuries. Sabonis returned to play in Indiana’s 152-95 win over Oklahoma City Thunder and registered a 26 points, 19 rebounds and 14 assists triple double.

Brimah featured in the game played earlier today at the Chesapeake Arena in Oklahoma and registered seven points, four rebounds, an assist and two blocks in 12 minutes off the bench.