Kampala, June 28 -- 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 Counci...