INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 27: Amida Brimah #37 of the Indiana Pacers poses for a portrait during media day on September 27, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
Basketballghana.com can confirm Ghana Center Amida Brimah will compete in this year’s NBA Summer League with Indiana Pacers via his Two Way Contract with the team. (Click highlighted text to view full roster)
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)
Brimah became the second ever Ghana born player to play in the NBA after competing for Pacers in the latter part of the 2020-2021 season. The two way contract means he can play for the Pacers and Indiana’s affiliate side in the NBA Gatorade League-Fort Wayne Mad Ants within the season.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 08: Amida Brimah #15 of the Brooklyn Nets blocks a shot by Troy Brown Jr. #6 of the Washington Wizards during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The 27 year old has been included in the 14 man roster set to compete in the Las Vegas Summer League that runs from August 8 to August 17.
As one of only two Centers named on the roster, Brimah figures to play extensive minutes in the offseason tournament and try to work his way into a consistent fixture in Pacers rotation for the upcoming NBA season.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 14: Amida Brimah #15 of the Brooklyn Nets stands on the court during a semifinal game of the 2019 NBA Summer League against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Nets 85-77. 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
This is the athletic 6 foot 10 inch defender’s third run out in the Summer League after featuring for Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets in 2017 and 2019 respectively.
