Samad Nikkhah Bahrami

Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami (, born 11 May 1983) is an Iranian former professional basketball player.

Pro career He previously played for Saba Battery as a subsidiary player, teaming with his since-deceased brother Aidin Nikkhah Bahrami to help the team win the Asian Championship.

Cholet On August 22, 2008, Nikkhah signed a one-year deal with French LNB side Cholet Basket for an undisclosed fee. By doing so he became the first Iranian to ever play professional basketball in France. He left Cholet on September 30 by mutual consent due to administrative problems.

ÉB Pau-Orthez On October 21, 2008, Nikkhah Bahrami signed a one-year contract with another French side Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez.

Career statistics

Honours

National team FIBA Asia Championship Gold medal: 2007, 2009, 2013 Asian Games Bronze medal: 2006, 2010 Asian Cup Gold medal: 2012 Asian Indoor Games Gold medal: 2009

Club Asian Championship Gold medal: 2007, 2008 (Saba Battery), 2009, 2010 (Mahram) West Asian Championship Gold medal: 2003 (Sanam), 2009, 2010, 2012 (Mahram) Iranian Super League Champions: 2003, 2005 (Sanam), 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (Mahram)