Xinhua
28 Jun 2025, 07:58 GMT+10
KAMPALA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Ugandans have welcomed the news of Arthur Kaluma signing with an NBA team with happiness.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Friday that they have signed Kaluma on an Exhibit 10 contract. The NBA's Exhibit 10 contract is for one-year and with a minimum salary agreement.
"This is very big news for Uganda basketball to have our player drafted by a big team like the Lakers," said Susan Ofungi, a basketball fan.
Another ardent fan David Tusiime told Xinhua in an interview that Kaluma joining Lakers means a lot not only to him but also to Uganda. "Having Kaluma play for a big team like the Lakers will also bring attention to Uganda as a country," added Tusiime.
Patrick Ogwel, the Secretary of the National Council of Sports in Uganda also received the news with joy. "This is very good news for Kaluma and Uganda. We are sure this move will help put Uganda on the map because we shall get more attention now with a Ugandan playing for a big team," added Ogwel.
"We are very happy for Kaluma because this is a very huge step in his professional basketball journey. We are also excited as Ugandans because this opens more doors for other players when a Ugandan is always mentioned," Jesica Nalubwama told Xinhua.
Kaluma will have the opportunity to prove a point when the 17-time NBA champions Lakers begin Summer League action against the Dallas Mavericks on July 10.
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