Basketballghana.com can confirm Ghana Center Amida Brimah’s deal with NBA side Indiana Pacers runs beyond this season with the 2021-2022 season also covered.
Details emerged after the 6 foot 10 inch defender recently signed a two way deal with Indiana after playing the earlier portion of the season with Pacers affiliate side in the NBA Gatorade League, Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
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 means Brimah has already picked up one of a pair of two way contracts available to teams for next season that would see him play for Fort Wayne and Indiana in the next campaign.
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 has been inactive in two of Indiana’s past three games including a win over Atlanta Hawks recorded earlier this morning. Pacers 2019 Draft pick Goga Bitadze has returned from injury to take up the backup role behind Domantas Sabonis.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MAY 1: Amida Brimah #37 of the Indiana Pacers arrives before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 1, 2021 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
Amida is the second Ghana born player to play in the NBA.