Pascal Siakam
{{Short description|Cameroonian basketball player (born 1994)}}
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{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Pascal Siakam
| image = 1 pascal siakam 2025 (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Siakam with the Indiana Pacers in 2025
| position = Power forward
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 8
| weight_lb = 245
| league = NBA
| team = Indiana Pacers
| number = 43
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|4|2|df=y}}
| birth_place = Douala, Cameroon
| high_school = God's Academy (Lewisville, Texas)
| college = New Mexico State (2014–2016)
| draft_year = 2016
| draft_round = 1
| draft_pick = 27
| draft_team = Toronto Raptors
| career_start = 2016
| years1 = {{nbay|2016|start}}–{{nbay|2023|end}}
| team1 = Toronto Raptors
| years2 = 2017
| team2 = →Raptors 905
| years3 = {{nbay|2023|end}}–present
| team3 = Indiana Pacers
| highlights =
- NBA champion (2019)
- 3× NBA All-Star ({{nasg|2020}}, {{nasg|2023}}, {{nasg|2025}})
- All-NBA Second Team ({{nbay|2019|end}})
- All-NBA Third Team ({{nbay|2021|end}})
- NBA Most Improved Player (2019)
- NBA D-League champion (2017)
- NBA D-League Finals MVP (2017)
- AP Honorable mention All-American (2016)
- WAC Player of the Year (2016)
- 2× First-team All-WAC (2015, 2016)
- WAC Freshman of the Year (2015)
}}
Pascal Siakam ({{IPAc-en|s|i|ˈ|ɑː|k|ə|m}} {{respelling|see|AH|kəm}};{{cite press release|title=2023-24 start of season NBA pronunciation guide|url=https://www.nba.com/news/2023-24-start-of-season-nba-pronunciation-guide|website=NBA.com|date=24 October 2023|access-date=17 May 2024}} born 2 April 1994) is a Cameroonian professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A three-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection, he won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. Siakam played college basketball for the New Mexico State Aggies and was named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 2016. He was selected by Toronto with the 27th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NBA draft.
After being assigned to the NBA Development League (now the G League) as a rookie in 2017, Siakam led Toronto's affiliate team to a league championship, earning Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors. He was named the NBA Most Improved Player in 2019, becoming the first player to win the award and an NBA title in the same season. The following year, Siakam led Toronto to the second-best record in the league, earning All-NBA Second Team while being named a starter in his first NBA All-Star Game. He became the first player to play in the G League and to start an All-Star game. After a second All-Star selection in 2023, Siakam was traded to the Pacers during the 2023–24 season. In 2025, he earned a third All-Star appearance and was named the Eastern Conference finals MVP en route to his second NBA Finals appearance.
Early life
Siakam was born in Douala, Cameroon, to Tchamo and Victorie Siakam. He was the youngest of four brothers. His father, Tchamo, worked for a local transit company and was also the mayor of Makénéné. According to a story by Jackie MacMullan of ESPN, Pascal was effectively "hand-picked to embody his family's Catholicism." His father thus enrolled him in St. Andrew's Seminary in Bafia at age 11. By the time he was 15, he did not want to become a Catholic priest.
Siakam initially had little interest in basketball in stark contrast to his older brothers, all of whom earned scholarships with the sport to various NCAA Division I colleges.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23396205/nba-pascal-siakam-6000-mile-journey-raptors-stardom |title=Inside Pascal Siakam's 6,000-mile journey to Raptors stardom |first=Jackie |last=MacMullan |author-link=Jackie MacMullan |website=ESPN.com |date=5 December 2018 |access-date=5 December 2018}} He was discovered as a player at a local camp by Luc Mbah a Moute, whose parents' home in Bafia was about 2 miles (3 km) from St. Andrew's. Siakam attended Mbah a Moute's camp for the first time in 2011, a year before graduating from St. Andrew's, and he returned to it the following year, after which he was selected to attend the Basketball Without Borders camp. There, despite having had virtually no basketball experience at the time, he gained attention for his apparent athleticism and extremely high energy level. As Raptors president Masai Ujiri, who had been at this camp, recalled, "His effort was memorable." With Mbah a Moute as a mentor, Siakam moved to the United States at the age of 18. He went from one camp to the next to hone his skills before settling in Lewisville, Texas, and attending God's Academy. While at this preparatory school, Siakam was neither widely known nor initially eligible, but he was at least pursued by New Mexico State University; the Aggies' coach Marvin Menzies had Siakam on his radar since his pipeline of connections spanned several continents and his roster included nine foreign-born players.{{cite web |url=http://americansportsnet.com/nmsus-pascal-siakam-honors-his-late-father-by-doingitforyou/ |title=NMSU's Pascal Siakam honors his late father by #DoingItForYou |website=American Sports Network |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315003316/http://americansportsnet.com/nmsus-pascal-siakam-honors-his-late-father-by-doingitforyou/ |archive-date=15 March 2016 |access-date=22 October 2019}}
College career
Siakam enrolled at New Mexico State University in 2013. After redshirting the 2013–14 season due to injury, he worked his way onto the Aggies' starting lineup and then to Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Freshman of the Year honors by the 2014–15 campaign. For the 2015–16 campaign, he averaged 20.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks across 34 games en route to earning unanimous WAC Player of the Year honors.{{Cite web |url=http://wacsports.com/news/2016/3/7/MBB_0307161729.aspx |title=WAC Men's Basketball Postseason Honors Announced |access-date=9 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808021632/http://wacsports.com/news/2016/3/7/MBB_0307161729.aspx |archive-date=8 August 2016 |url-status=dead }} On 19 April 2016, Siakam declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility.{{cite web |url=http://nmstatesports.com/news/2016/4/19/mens-basketball-pascal-siakam-declares-for-2016-nba-draft.aspx |title=Pascal Siakam declares for 2016 NBA Draft |website=New Mexico State University Athletics |language=en |access-date=22 October 2019}}
Professional career
=Toronto Raptors (2016–2024)=
==2016–17 season: G-League champion and Finals MVP==
On 23 June 2016, Siakam was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 27th overall pick in the NBA draft,{{cite web|url=https://www.theringer.com/nba/2019/11/12/20961466/pascal-siakam-kawhi-leonard-improving|title=Pascal Siakam Isn't the Next Kawhi—but His Future May Be Just As Bright|date=12 November 2019|work=The Ringer|access-date=13 November 2019}} with the franchise signing him to a rookie scale contract on 9 July.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/raptors/press-releases/rapssignpoeltlsiakam|title=Raptors Sign First Round Picks Poeltl & Siakam|work=NBA.com|date=9 July 2016|access-date=9 July 2016}} On 26 October, he became the first rookie to start for the Raptors' season-opener since Jonas Valančiūnas did so in 2012; rising to the occasion, he hauled in 9 rebounds and notched 4 points in 21 minutes as Toronto beat the Detroit Pistons, 109–91.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899382|title=DeRozan's 40 leads Raptors to 109–91 win over Pistons|work=ESPN.com|date=26 October 2016|access-date=27 October 2016}} It marked not only his NBA debut, but also the first NBA game that he had ever seen in person. On 3 December, Siakam scored a season-high 14 points, which came in a 128–84 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/siakapa01/gamelog/2017/|title=Pascal Siakam 2016–17 Game Log|work=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=6 January 2017}} On 1 January 2017, during a 123–114 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, he pulled down a season-high 10 rebounds.
In his rookie season, Siakam started in as many as 38 games at power forward, including the first 35 of the 2016–17 campaign, because Jared Sullinger was out with injury;. From 21 February through 28 April, he was alternately assigned to the Raptors 905 of the G-League and recalled from it.{{cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/all-time-nba-assignments/|title=All-Time NBA Assignments|work=NBA.com|access-date=30 October 2018}} Accordingly, between games played for the Raptors, he led Toronto's affiliate team to the finals and helped them win a title by defeating the Rio Grande Valley Vipers 2–1 in the series. After averaging 23 points and 9 rebounds in that series, he was named the G-League Finals MVP.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/jerry-stackhouse-raptors-905-2017-nba-dleague-championship/|title=Stackhouse, Raptors 905 Cap Historic Season With NBA G-League Championship|work=NBA.com|date=27 April 2017|access-date=27 April 2017|archive-date=11 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170611041007/http://dleague.nba.com/news/jerry-stackhouse-raptors-905-2017-nba-dleague-championship/|url-status=dead}}
==2017–18 season: Sophomore improvement==
In his second year in the NBA, Siakam cemented himself as a productive bench contributor for Toronto. He recorded a then-career-high 20 points during a 117–112 loss to the Golden State Warriors on 25 October 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/raptors-pascal-siakam-career-best-point-total-in-loss/|title=Raptors' Pascal Siakam: Career-best point total in loss|work=cbssports.com|date=26 October 2017|access-date=30 October 2018}} For the 2017–18 season, the Raptors' offensive rating was four points better with Siakam on the floor, compared to seven points worse his rookie year.{{cite web|last=Connors|first=Colin|url=https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2018/06/08/2017-18-player-review-pascal-siakam/|title=2017–18 Player Review: Pascal Siakam|work=raptorsrepublic.com|date=8 June 2018|access-date=30 October 2018}} His averages improved from 4.3 points per game to 7.3, from 3.4 rebounds per game to 4.5, and from 0.3 assists per game to 2.0. He drew comparisons to Warriors' forward Draymond Green for such qualities as his rare ability to guard all positions, his shrewd basketball knowledge, and internal confidence.
==2018–19 season: NBA champion and Most Improved Player==
File:1 pascal siakam 2019 nba finals.jpg against Andre Iguodala during Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals]]
Heading into the 2018–19 campaign, Siakam emerged as a two-way force, and he averaged 16.9 points a night to go along with 6.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists; he also made a marked improvement in shooting from distance, increasing his three-point percentage by 36%. He surpassed his previous career-high on 29 October 2018, posting 22 points during a 124–109 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070773|title=Sans Freak, Bucks top Raptors to be last NBA undefeated team|work=ESPN.com|date=29 October 2018|access-date=30 October 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070781|title=Leonard scores 31 points as Raptors beat 76ers 129–112|work=ESPN.com|date=30 October 2018|access-date=30 October 2018|quote=Siakam scored a career-best 22 points at Milwaukee on Monday.}} On 10 November, he set a new career high with 23 points scored in a 128–112 victory over the New York Knicks.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401070855|title=Siakam scores career-high 23, Raptors beat Knicks 128–112|work=ESPN.com|date=10 November 2018|access-date=10 November 2018}} Siakam was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played 5 to 11 November, thus becoming the eighth Raptor in franchise history to earn the award after DeMar DeRozan (10 times), Vince Carter (7 times), Chris Bosh (7 times), Kyle Lowry (4 times), Mike James, Jalen Rose, and Lou Williams.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/press-release/pascal-siakam-named-east-player-of-the-week|title=Pascal Siakam Named East Player of the Week|work=NBA.com|date=12 November 2018|access-date=12 November 2018}} On 13 January, Siakam recorded 24 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in a 140–138 double-overtime win versus the Washington Wizards.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071315|title=Ibaka's 3-pointer helps Raptors survive Wizards in double OT|work=ESPN.com|date=13 January 2019|access-date=13 January 2019}} On 13 February, he racked up a new career-high 44 points and hit a career-best 4 three-pointers in a 129–120 win over the Wizards; he thus became the 11th Raptor in franchise history to reach the 40-point plateau.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401071530|title=Siakam scores career-best 44, Raptors beat Wizards 129–120|work=ESPN.com|date=13 February 2019|access-date=14 February 2019}}
In Game 3 of the Raptors' first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Siakam tallied 30 points and 11 rebounds in the 98–93 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401126833|title=Siakam has 30 points, Raptors top Magic 98–93 for 2–1 lead|work=ESPN.com|date=19 April 2019|access-date=28 April 2019}} In Game 1 of the second round, Siakam posted 29 points and 7 rebounds on 12-of-15 shooting from the field in a 108–95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401129113|title=Leonard scores 45 points, Raptors top 76ers 108–95 in Game 1|work=ESPN.com|date=27 April 2019|access-date=28 April 2019}} In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Siakam helped Toronto defeat Milwaukee in double-overtime, 118–112, putting up 25 points and bringing down 11 rebounds; the win cut the Bucks' series lead to 2–1.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401131842|title=Leonard scores 36, Raptors beat Bucks 118–112 in 2 OTs|work=ESPN.com|date=19 May 2019|access-date=19 May 2019}} In Game 6, Siakam converted 18 points for his part in the 100–94 win over Milwaukee; the victory clinched the series and propelled the Raptors to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401131845|title=Leonard scores 27, Raptors advance to first NBA Finals|work=ESPN.com|date=25 May 2019|access-date=26 May 2019}} In Game 1 of the 2019 Finals, Siakam scored a then playoff career-high 32 points with 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks on 14-of-17 shooting from the field in a 118–109 victory over the Golden State Warriors.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401134815|title=Raptors take NBA Finals opener, beat Warriors 118–109|work=ESPN.com|date=30 May 2019|access-date=30 May 2019}} In Game 6 of the 2019 Finals, Siakam recorded a team high 26 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and hit the clinching shot for the title over Draymond Green, He went on to help the Raptors defeat the Warriors in six games and thus capture their first NBA championship in franchise history.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401134820|title=Raptors capture first NBA title, beat Warriors in Game 6|work=ESPN.com|date=13 June 2019|access-date=13 June 2019}} At the 2019 Awards ceremony later that month, Siakam was named the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 2018–19 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-raptors-pascal-siakam-captures-most-improved-player-award-1.1328031|title=Raptors' Siakam wins Most Improved Player award|work=tsn.ca|date=24 June 2019|access-date=24 June 2019}} On 19 October 2019, Siakam agreed to a four-year, $130 million extension with Toronto.{{cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/report-raptors-agree-to-4-year-max-extension-with-siakam-181820300.html |title=Report: Raptors agree to 4-year, max extension with Siakam |last=Jacob |first=Vivek |date=19 October 2019 |website=Yahoo! Sports |access-date=19 October 2019}}
==2019–20 season: First All-Star and All-NBA appearances==
Siakam recorded 34 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 block in 38 minutes played of the NBA's season-opening game to help the Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 130–122. He also matched his career-highs in both offensive rebounds and made free throws, and set a new career-high in field goals attempted.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/raptors-pascal-siakam-massive-line-in-season-opener/|title=Raptors' Pascal Siakam: Massive line in season opener|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=13 November 2019}} On 8 November, Siakam scored a career-high 44 points in a 122–104 win over the Pelicans.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401160763|title = Raptors vs. Pelicans – Game Summary – November 8, 2019 – ESPN}} On 13 November, Siakam scored 36 points in a 114–106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401160802|title=Raptors vs. Trail Blazers – Game Summary – November 13, 2019 – ESPN}} On 1 December, Siakam scored 35 points in a 130–110 win over the Utah Jazz.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401160933|title = Siakam has 35, Raptors use big 1st half to rout Jazz 130-110 | date=1 December 2019 | publisher=ESPN | agency=Associated Press | accessdate=27 April 2025}} On 23 January 2020, Siakam was selected to his first career All-Star nod, being named a starter in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, Siakam became the first player to play in the G-League to start in the All-Star game.{{cite press release|title=Anthony Edwards, De'Aaron Fox, Pascal Siakam named injury replacements for All-Star Game|date=11 February 2023|publisher=NBA|url=https://www.nba.com/news/edwards-fox-siakam-all-star-injury-replacements|access-date=24 April 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-pascal-siakam-named-starter-first-ever-nba-star-game/|title=Raptors' Pascal Siakam named a starter in his first-ever NBA all-star game – Sportsnet.ca|website=www.sportsnet.ca|access-date=24 January 2020}} On 26 January, Siakam would again score 35 points in a 110–106 win over the San Antonio Spurs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/game?gameId=401161328|title = Raptors vs. Spurs – Game Summary – January 26, 2020 – ESPN}} On 21 February, Siakam scored 37 points along with 12 rebounds, in a 118–101 win over the Phoenix Suns.{{Cite web|url=https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/02/21/pascal-siakam-scores-37-raptors-remain-red-hot-with-win-vs-suns/amp/|title = Pascal Siakam scores 37, Raptors remain red hot with win vs. Suns|date = 22 February 2020}} On 16 September, Siakam was named to the All-NBA Second Team.{{Cite web |title=Siakam named to All-NBA Second Team |url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/siakam-named-all-nba-second-team |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=www.nba.com |language=en}}
==2020–21 season: Tampa season and development==
On 6 January 2021, Siakam scored a season-high 32 points in a 123–115 loss against the Phoenix Suns.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267275|title=Suns drain 21 3-pointers, beat Raptors 123–115
|website=ESPN|access-date=8 January 2021|date=6 January 2021}} On 8 January, Siakam had 17 points, nine rebounds, and a career-high 12 assists in a 144–123 win against the Sacramento Kings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267292|title=Raptors set franchise scoring record, win 144–123 over Kings|website=ESPN|access-date=12 January 2021|date=8 January 2021}} On 11 January, Siakam had his first career triple-double with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 112–111 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267315|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112073129/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267315|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 January 2021|title=McCollum's shot lifts Blazers to 112–111 win over Raptors|website=ESPN|access-date=12 January 2021|date=11 January 2021}} On 29 January, Siakam tied his season-high 32 points in a 126–124 loss against the Kings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267452|title=Kings hold off Raptors 126–124 for third straight win|website=ESPN|access-date=29 January 2021|date=29 January 2021}} On 5 February, Siakam had a new season-high 33 points while also getting 11 rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block in a 123–117 win against the Brooklyn Nets.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401267505|title=With Durant forced to leave, Raptors beat Nets 123–117|website=ESPN|access-date=5 February 2021|date=5 February 2021}} On 2 May, Siakam scored a new season-high 39 points with 13 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in a 121–114 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-upset-los-angeles-lakers-thanks-to-kyle-lowry-pascal-siakam|title=Pascal Siakam & Kyle Lowry Lead Raptors to Shocking Upset of Lakers|website=Sports Illustrated|access-date=4 May 2021|date=2 May 2021}} On 6 May, Siakam tied his career-high with 44 points along with 11 rebounds, seven assists and a steal in a 131–129 loss to the Washington Wizards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401307806|title=Wizards beat Raptors in OT, Toronto playoff bid nearly over|website=ESPN|access-date=11 May 2021|date=6 May 2021}}
==2021–22 season: Second All-NBA selection==
On 7 November 2021, Siakam made his season debut coming off surgery scoring 15 points on a minutes restriction against the Brooklyn Nets.{{Cite web|title=Pascal Siakam makes his season debut|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/pascal-siakam-makes-season-debut-114034388.html|access-date=2022-01-08|website=sports.yahoo.com|language=en-US}} On 19 November, Siakam recorded 32 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in a 108–89 win against the Sacramento Kings.{{Cite web|agency=The Canadian Press|date=2021-11-20|title=Siakam's 32 help Raptors beat Kings to end skid – TSN.ca|url=https://www.tsn.ca/siakam-s-32-help-raptors-beat-kings-108-89-to-end-skid-1.1723768|access-date=2022-01-08|website=TSN|language=en}} On 31 December, in a 116–108 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, Siakam had a statline of 25 points, a season-high 19 rebounds and 7 assists.{{Cite news|title=Pascal Siakam scores 25, Raptors beat Clippers 116–108|language=en-US|work=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nba/pascal-siakam-scores-25-raptors-beat-clippers-116-108/2021/12/31/ce2df884-6ab0-11ec-9390-eae241f4c8b1_story.html|access-date=2022-01-08|issn=0190-8286}} On 5 January 2022, Siakam scored 33 points in a 117–111 win over the reigning champions Milwaukee Bucks.{{Cite news|date=2022-01-05|title=Siakam scores 33 points, Raptors beat short-handed Bucks|language=en-CA|work=The Toronto Star|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2022/01/06/siakam-scores-33-points-raptors-beat-short-handed-bucks.html|access-date=2022-01-08|issn=0319-0781}} On 15 January, Siakam recorded a statline of 30 points 10 assists and 8 rebounds in a 103–96 win with against the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA stripping Siakam of two rebounds after previously recording 10 rebounds.{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Aaron |title=Pascal Siakam Jokes About His Elusive 2nd Triple-Double |url=https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-pascal-siakam-jokes-triple-double |access-date=2022-10-22 |website=Sports Illustrated Toronto Raptors News, Analysis and More |language=en}} On 25 January, Siakam tied his career best with 12 assists along with 24 points and 9 rebounds in a 125–113 win against the Charlotte Hornets.{{cite web |title=Siakam, Trent Jr. step up big as Raptors rout Hornets|url=https://www.nba.com/game/cha-vs-tor-0022100715|website=NBA.com |language=en |date=26 January 2022}}
On 7 February, Siakam was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played 31 January – 6 February. He was averaging 25 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks leading the team to a 4–0 record in the week.{{Cite web|title=SIAKAM NAMED EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK|url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/news/siakam-named-eastern-conference-player-of-the-week-2/|access-date=2022-02-07|website=NBA.com.|language=en}} On 9 February, Siakam lead Toronto to their seventh straight win, logging 27 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists on 13-of-17 shooting from the field in a blowout 117–98 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.{{Cite web|title=Raptors' Pascal Siakam: Grabs 16 boards in win|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/raptors-pascal-siakam-grabs-16-boards-in-win/|access-date=2022-02-11|website=CBSSports.com|language=en}} Siakam broke Chris Bosh's record of 20/10/5 games in a season with nine 20/10/5 games, surpassing Bosh's 8.{{Cite web|date=2022-02-09|title=Pascal Siakam passes Chris Bosh in Raptors history books|url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/pascal_siakam_passes_chris_bosh_in_raptors_history_books/s1_13132_37201613|access-date=2022-02-11|website=Yardbarker|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Viju|first=Joe|date=2022-02-10|title="Pascal Siakam is the greatest ever PF to play for the Raptors!": The superstar forward eclipses legend Chris Bosh to have the most 20/10/5 games in franchise history following monster game in win over Thunder|url=https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-pascal-siakam-is-the-greatest-pf-to-play-for-the-raptors-the-superstar-forward-eclipses-legend-chris-bosh-to-have-the-most-20-10-5-games-in-franchise-history-following-monster-game/|access-date=2022-02-11|website=The SportsRush|language=en-US}} On 12 February, Siakam scored a then season-high 35 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, dished out 7 assists and had 2 steals in a 110–109 loss to the Denver Nuggets.{{cite web |title=Jokic's last-second block seals Nuggets' win over Raptors|url=https://www.nba.com/game/den-vs-tor-0022100850|website=NBA.com |language=en |date=13 February 2022}} On 28 March, Siakam scored 25 of his season-high 40 points in the first half, grabbed 13 rebounds along with 3 steals and 2 blocks in a 115–112 overtime win over the Boston Celtics.{{cite web |title=Siakam scores 40 as Raptors move into tie for 5th|url=https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-tor-0022101127|website=NBA.com |language=en |date=29 March 2022}} On 7 April, Siakam recorded his third career triple-double with 37 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists and 2 steals prompted the home fans to chant "MVP"in a 119–114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers .{{cite web |title=Raptors ride Siakam's 37-point triple-double past Sixers|url=https://www.nba.com/game/phi-vs-tor-0022101197|website=NBA.com |language=en |date=8 April 2022}} Siakam finished the regular season averaging a career high in rebounds, assists and steals.
On 16 April, during Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs, Siakam logged 24 points, seven assists and three blocks in a 131–111 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.{{Cite web |title=Maxey breaks out for 38 points, 76ers beat Raptors in Game 1 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401429874 |access-date=16 April 2022 |website=ESPN}} On 23 April, he posted a playoff career-high 34 points along with 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks in a 110–102 Game 4 win.{{cite web |title=Siakam's big game helps Raptors extend series to 3–1|url=https://www.nba.com/game/phi-vs-tor-0042100134|website=NBA.com |language=en |date=23 April 2022}} On 25 April, he scored 23 points with 10 rebounds and 7 assists in a 103–88 Game 5 win pushing the series to a 6th game after Toronto was down 0–3.{{Cite web |title=Raptors' Pascal Siakam: Near triple-double in win |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/raptors-pascal-siakam-near-triple-double-in-win-395027/ |access-date=2022-04-26 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} Toronto would go on to lose to Philadelphia in six games despite Siakam's 24-point, 7-rebound, 7-assist and 3-steals outing in the 132–97 close-out loss in Game 6.{{cite web |title=Sixers finish Raptors in Game 6, advance to East semifinals |url=https://www.nba.com/game/phi-vs-tor-0042100136 |website=NBA.com |access-date=29 April 2022 |date=29 April 2022}} Siakam averaged 22.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists in the 2022 playoffs.{{Cite web |title=Siakam In 2022 Playoffs |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/siakam-in-2022-playoffs |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Siakam From 4/23/22 To 4/25/22 |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=siakam+from+4%2F23%2F22+to+4%2F25%2F22 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Siakam In 2022 Playoffs Last 3 Games |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/siakam-in-2022-playoffs-last-3-games |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=StatMuse |language=en}} On 24 May, Siakam was named to the All-NBA Third Team earning his second All-NBA selection and his second in 3 seasons tying Vince Carter and Demar DeRozan with the most All-NBA selections in Raptors history with two.{{Cite web |title=Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic lead 2021–22 Kia All-NBA 1st Team |url=https://www.nba.com/news/antetokounmpo-jokic-doncic-2021-22-kia-all-nba-first-team |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=www.nba.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Raptors' Pascal Siakam selected to All-NBA third team for 2021–22 season |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/raptors-pascal-siakam-selected-to-all-nba-third-team-for-2021-22-season/ |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=Sportsnet.ca |language=en}}{{Cite web |agency=The Canadian Press |date=2022-05-24 |title=Raptors F Siakam named to All-NBA Third Team – TSN.ca |url=https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-raptors-pascal-siakam-all-nba-third-team-1.1804112 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=TSN |language=en}}{{Cite news |title=Raptors' Pascal Siakam earns All-NBA Third Team selection: What honor means for Toronto's star forward |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/nba/news/pascal-siakam-raptors-all-nba/ah7codpj7qncbgut3ue2q7by |access-date=2025-04-27 |work=The Sporting News | first=Gilbert | last=McGregor | date=25 May 2022 |language=en}}
==2022–23 season: Second All-Star selection==
On 19 October 2022, Siakam posted 23 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals in a 108–105 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the season-opener.{{Cite web |title=CityNews |url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/2022/10/19/toronto-raptors-home-opener-cleveland-cavaliers/ |access-date=2022-10-22 |website=toronto.citynews.ca}} On 21 October, Siakam recorded his fourth career triple-double with 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 109–105 loss against the Brooklyn Nets. Siakam also became the first player with multiple 30-point triple-doubles in Raptors history.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-21 |title=Pascal Siakam’s triple-double not enough as Nets hold off Raptors |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2022/10/21/pascal-siakams-triple-double-not-enough-as-nets-hold-off-raptors.html |access-date=2022-10-22 |website=thestar.com |language=en}} On 24 October, Siakam had 23 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks and the go-ahead shot in a 98–90 win over the Miami Heat.{{Cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Tim |date=2022-10-24 |title=Raptors clamp down on Miami, top Heat 98-90 for split |url=https://www.cp24.com/sports/raptors-clamp-down-on-miami-top-heat-98-90-for-split-1.6123414 |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=CP24 |language=en}} On 26 October, Siakam recorded 20 points, 5 rebounds and tied his career high with 13 assists in a 119–109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.{{Cite web |title=76ers vs. Raptors - NBA Game Recap - October 26, 2022 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401468214 |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=ESPN |language=en}} On 31 October, Siakam dropped 31 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks in a 139–109 win over Atlanta Hawks getting "MVP" chants in the process, he tied Vince Carter with the most 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists games in Raptors history.{{Cite web |title=Siakam Career 30 Points, 10 Rebounds, 5 Assists Gam |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=siakam+career+30+points%2C+10+rebounds%2C+5+assists+gam |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=10 things: Siakam hears MVP chants as Raptors dismantle Hawks |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/10-things-siakam-hears-mvp-chants-as-raptors-dismantle-hawks/ |access-date=2022-11-01 |website=Sportsnet.ca |language=en}}
On 2 November, Siakam recorded his fifth career triple double with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a 143–100 blowout win over the San Antonio Spurs.{{Cite web |title=Raptors' Pascal Siakam: Posts triple-double in victory |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/raptors-pascal-siakam-posts-triple-double-in-victory/ |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} On 21 December, Siakam scored a career-high 52 points in a 113–106 win over the New York Knicks. This was tied for the second-most points in a game by a Raptors player.{{cite web |title=Pascal Siakam scores 52 as Raptors end Knicks' 8-game win streak |url=https://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/35302005/pascal-siakam-scores-52-raptors-end-knicks-8-game-win-streak |website=ESPN |date=21 December 2022 |access-date=22 December 2022 }} On 26 December, Siakam was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 10 (19–25 December), averaging 38.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists.{{Cite web |title=Luka Doncic, Pascal Siakam named NBA Players of the Week |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-players-week-luka-doncic-pascal-siakam |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=NBA.com |language=en}} Siakam initially became the first player in league history to miss out on the All-Star game while averaging 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists per game .{{Cite web |date=2023-02-02 |title=‘Robbery.’ Raptors fans in uproar after Pascal Siakam’s NBA all-star snub |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/2023/02/02/robbery-raptors-fans-in-uproar-after-pascal-siakams-nba-all-star-snub.html |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=thestar.com |language=en}} On 10 February 2023, Siakam was named an All-Star for the second time in his career as a reserve, replacing the injured Kevin Durant.{{cite web |title=Anthony Edwards, Pascal Siakam, De'Aaron Fox are All-Star adds |url=https://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/35631347/anthony-edwards-pascal-siakam-deaaron-fox-all-star-adds |website=ESPN.com |access-date=10 February 2023 |date=10 February 2023 }} On 2 April, Siakam logged 36 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals in a 128–108 win over the Charlotte Hornets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401469318|title=Raptors inch closer to securing spot in play-in tournament|accessdate=2 April 2023|date=2 April 2023|publisher=ESPN}} Siakam posted career highs of 24.2 points and 5.8 assists per game on route to having his best season of his career.{{Cite web |title=Siakam deserves All-NBA love |url=https://www.nba.com/raptors/news/siakam-deserves-all-nba-love |date=2023-04-08| access-date=2023-04-10 |website=NBA.com |language=en}} In the play-in tournament Siakam scored 32 points grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 6 assists in a 109–105 loss to the Chicago Bulls.{{Cite web |title=Siakam On April 12th 2023 |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/siakam-on-april-12th-2023 |access-date=2023-04-15 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}
==2023–24 season: Final season with Toronto==
Siakam's offensive performance during the start of the season was labeled "sluggish". However, on 8 November 2023, he led the Raptors to a 127–116 victory against the Dallas Mavericks, recording 31 points and 12 rebounds.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-08 |title=Siakam, Raptors beats Doncic, Mavs 127-116 to finish 2-game sweep in Texas |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401584796 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=ESPN |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} On 13 November, Siakam put up a season-high 39 points, along with 11 rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and a game-winner in a 111–107 win over the Washington Wizards.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/raptors-news-pascal-siakam-embarrasses-jordan-poole-kyle-kuzma-epic-game-winner|title=Raptors' Pascal Siakam embarrasses Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma with epic game-winner|website=ClutchPoints|last=Villas|first=Rexwell|date=13 November 2023|access-date=13 November 2023}} On 22 November, he had 36 points and 10 rebounds in a 132–131 win against the Indiana Pacers.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-22 |title=Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes help Raptors beat Pacers 132-131 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401584858 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=ESPN |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} On 27 December, Siakam logged 22 points and 11 assists for a 132–102 win against the Wizards.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-27 |title=OG Anonuby, Pascal Siakam help Raptors snap road slide with 132-102 rout of Wizards |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401585044 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=ESPN |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} On 30 December, Siakam scored 35 points, but the Raptors were unable to beat the Detroit Pistons, who defeated them 129–127. The Pistons critically gained three stops in a row against Siakam late in the fourth quarter which eventually translated to a nine-point lead. Despite cutting the lead to four through a three-pointer with 17 seconds left, the Pistons nonetheless came out with a victory to break their 28-game losing streak, tied for the longest in NBA history.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-30 |title=Pistons beat Raptors 129-127 to end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401585068 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=ESPN |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} By the time of his departure from the Raptors, Siakam was averaging 22.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists through the season.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-17 |title=Pacers get All-Star Siakam in trade with Raptors |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39330081/sources-pacers-acquire-pascal-siakam-trade-raptors-pelicans |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=ESPN |language=en}}
=Indiana Pacers (2024–present)=
==2023–24 season: Eastern Conference Finals appearance==
On 17 January 2024, Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers in a three-team trade in exchange for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis Jr., and three first-round draft picks.{{cite news|title=Indiana Pacers Acquire Two-Time All-Star Pascal Siakam|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/indiana-pacers-acquire-two-time-all-star-pascal-siakam|website=NBA.com|date=17 January 2024|access-date=17 January 2024}} Two days later, on 19 January, Siakam made his Pacers debut, putting up 21 points, six rebounds and three assists in a 118–115 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.{{cite web|title=Pascal Siakam scores 21, but Blazers spoil his Pacers debut|url=https://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/39346496/pascal-siakam-scores-21-blazers-spoil-pacers-debut|website=ESPN.com|date=19 January 2024|access-date=20 January 2024}} On 25 January, Siakam recorded his 6th career triple-double with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 134–122 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.{{cite web|last=Samillano|first=Gerard Angelo|title=Pacers star Pascal Siakam on desired outcome amid looming free agency decision|url=https://clutchpoints.com/pacers-news-pascal-siakam-outcome-free-agency-decision|website=ClutchPoints.com|date=26 January 2024|access-date=26 January 2024}} The next day, Siakam recorded 31 points, seven rebounds, and two steals in a 133–131 win over the Phoenix Suns.{{cite web|title=Pascal Siakam with 31 Points vs. Phoenix Suns|url=https://www.nba.com/watch/video/pascal-siakam-with-31-points-vs-phoenix-suns|website=NBA.com|date=26 January 2024|access-date=26 January 2024}}
In Game 1 of the Pacers' first round playoffs series against the Milwaukee Bucks, Siakam posted a then playoff career-high 36 points and tied his playoff career-high with 13 rebounds in a 109–94 loss.{{cite web|title=Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401654761|website=ESPN.com|date=21 April 2024|access-date=30 April 2024}} In Game 2, Siakam scored a playoff career-high 37 points, along with 11 rebounds, 6 assists and zero turnovers in a 125–108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.{{cite web|title=Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401655112|website=ESPN.com|date=23 April 2024|access-date=30 April 2024}} The Pacers defeated the Knicks in 7 games to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, the franchise's first since 2014.{{cite web|title=Pacers oust Knicks behind historic hot shooting|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40181122/scorching-hot-pacers-set-playoff-mark-game-7-rout-knicks|website=ESPN.com|date=19 May 2024|access-date=23 May 2024}} The Pacers eventually lost the series to the eventual NBA champion Celtics in four games.{{cite web|title=Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401672001|website=ESPN.com|date=27 May 2024|access-date=20 June 2024}}
==2024–25 season: Third All-Star Selection and second finals appearance==
On 8 July 2024, Siakam re-signed with the Pacers to a four-year, $189.5 million contract.{{cite web|title=Pacers' Pascal Siakam to sign $189.5M max contract|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40385448/sources-pacers-pascal-siakam-sign-1895m-max-contract|website=ESPN.com|date=10 July 2024|access-date=10 July 2024}}{{cite web|title=Watch: Pascal Siakam Press Conference|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/watch-live-pascal-siakam-press-conference|website=NBA.com|date=8 July 2024|access-date=16 July 2024}} On 30 October, Siakam scored 29 points and hit a game winner in a 135–132 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics in a playoff rematch.{{Cite web|last=Kirschenbaum|first=Alex|url=https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/3-takeaways-from-pacers-surprising-overtime-victory-over-celtics-ak1987|title=3 Takeaways From Pacers' Surprising Overtime Victory Over Celtics|website=Sports Illustrated|date=30 October 2024|access-date=2 November 2024}} On January 29, 2025, Siakam scored a season-high 37 points on 15-of-21 shooting from the field in a 133–119 win over the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web| title=Siakam scores 37, Haliburton adds 30 points and 8 assists to lead Pacers past Pistons 133-119 | website=ESPN.com | date=30 January 2025 | url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401705230 | access-date=30 January 2025}} On 30 January, Siakam was named as reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, his third selection.{{cite web| title= Victor Wembanyama, Jaylen Brown highlight 2025 All-Star Game reserves | website=NBA.com | date=30 January 2025 | url= https://www.nba.com/news/2025-nba-all-star-game-reserves | access-date=2 February 2025}}
In Game 2 of the Pacers' first round playoffs series against the Milwaukee Bucks, Siakam recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 123–115 win.{{cite web|title=Siakam, Haliburton's double-doubles lead Pacers past Bucks 123-115 for 2-0 series lead|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401768047|website=ESPN.com|date=23 April 2025|access-date=23 April 2025}} On May 13, Siakam had 21 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in a 114–105 closeout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5, helping lead the Indiana Pacers to their second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401769743|title=Pacers eliminate top-seeded Cavaliers 114-105, advance to the Eastern Conference Finals|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=May 13, 2025|access-date=May 14, 2025}} In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points on 15-of-21 shooting in a 114–109 win over the New York Knicks, as the Pacers took a 2–0 series lead.{{Cite web|url= https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401772990|title=Pacers take 2-0 lead over Knicks as Pascal Siakam scores 39 points in 114-109 victory |publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press|date=May 24, 2025|access-date=May 24, 2025}} In Game 4 of the series, Siakam delivered 30 points on 11-of-21 shooting as the Pacers took a 3–1 lead.{{Cite web|url= https://www.nba.com/game/nyk-vs-ind-0042400304|title=Pacers Win Game 4, Go Up 3-1|publisher=NBA|agency=Sporting News|date=May 24, 2025|access-date=May 31, 2025}} Siakam recorded 31 points, five rebounds, three assists and three blocks in Game 6 to help the Pacers reach a 125–108 victory over the Knicks, granting him his second visit to the NBA Finals and the first appearance for the Pacers since 2000. He was named the Eastern Conference finals MVP after averaging 24.8 points per game on 52.4% shooting from the field and 50% from three-point range.{{Cite news |last=Vardon |first=Joe |date=2025-06-01 |title=Pacers head to NBA Finals for first time since 2000, besting Knicks in Game 6 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6395087/2025/05/31/pacers-knicks-game-6-nba-playoffs-elimination/ |access-date=2025-06-01 |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}{{cite web| title=Pacers forward Pascal Siakam named 2025 Eastern Conference Finals MVP | website=NBA.com | date=1 June 2025 | url=https://www.nba.com/news/pacers-forward-pascal-siakam-named-2025-eastern-conference-finals-mvp | access-date=1 June 2025}}
Player profile
Siakam came into the NBA as a raw prospect but over the years has emerged as a high-end two-way wing player with playmaking and scoring ability, playing a variety of roles depending on the needs of the team.{{Cite web |last=Mahoney |first=Rob |date=2022-04-20 |title=Anything You Can Do, Pascal Siakam Can Do Better |url=https://www.theringer.com/2022/4/20/23032906/pascal-siakam-toronto-raptors-nba-playoffs |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=The Ringer |language=en}} Siakam is considered one of the NBA's most versatile players. During the 2021–22 season, Siakam started games at both center and point guard, showing an ability to read double teams and make high level reads, while averaging a then career high 5.3 assists per game.{{Cite web |last=mluciano1 |date=2022-01-26 |title=Pascal Siakam at point guard should be here to stay for the Raptors |url=https://raptorsrapture.com/2022/01/26/pascal-siakam-point-guard-stay-raptors/ |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=Raptors Rapture |language=en-US}} Siakam is also considered one of the best defenders in the NBA. He is known for his ability to guard opposing players from the 1 through 5 positions, and for his efficiency as a rim protector in addition to being an excellent perimeter defender. Moreover, Siakam has gained a reputation from the beginning of his career as one of the best transition players in the league.
Career statistics
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=NBA=
==Regular season==
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|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2016}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 55 || 38 || 15.6 || .502 || .143 || .688 || 3.4 || .3 || .5 || .8 || 4.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2017}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 81 || 5 || 20.7 || .508 || .220 || .621 || 4.5 || 2.0 || .8 || .5 || 7.3
|-
| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|{{nbay|2018}}{{dagger}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 80 || 79 || 31.8 || .549 || .369 || .785 || 6.9 || 3.1 || .9 || .7 || 16.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2019}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 60 || 60 || 35.2 || .453 || .359 || .792 || 7.3 || 3.5 || 1.0 || .9 || 22.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2020}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 56 || 56 || 35.8 || .455 || .297 || .827 || 7.2 || 4.5 || 1.1 || .7 || 21.4
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2021}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 68 || 68 || style="background:#cfecec;"|37.9* || .494 || .344 || .749 || 8.5 || 5.3 || 1.3 || .6 || 22.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2022}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 71 || 71 || style="background:#cfecec;"|37.4* || .480 || .324 || .774 || 7.8 || 5.8 || .9 || .5 || 24.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"rowspan=2|{{nbay|2023}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 39 || 39 || 34.7 || .522 || .317 || .758 || 6.3 || 4.9 || .8 || .3 || 22.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|Indiana
| 41 || 41 || 31.8 || .549 || .386 || .699 || 7.8 || 3.7 || .8 || .4 || 21.3
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2024}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Indiana
| 78 || 78 || 32.7 || .519 || .389 || .734 || 6.9 || 3.4 || .9 || .5 || 20.2
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 629 || 535 || 31.2 || .499 || .339 || .763 || 6.7 || 3.6 || .9 || .6 || 18.0
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|All-Star
| 3 || 2 || 14.0 || .750 || .000 || .500 || 5.0 || 2.0 || 1.0 || .0 || 10.3
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==Playoffs==
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|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2017
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 2 || 0 || 5.0 || .000 || {{sort|-|—}} || {{sort|-|—}} || 1.5 || .5 || .5 || .0 || .0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2018
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 10|| 0 || 17.9 || .610 || .750 || .650 || 3.6 || .8 || .1 || .6 || 6.6
|-
| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|2019{{dagger}}
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| style="background:#cfecec;"| 24* || style="background:#cfecec;"| 24* || 37.1 || .470 || .279 || .759 || 7.1 || 2.8 || 1.0 || .7 || 19.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2020
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 11 || 11 || 38.0 || .396 || .189 || .717 || 7.5 || 3.8 || 1.1 || .4|| 17.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2022
| style="text-align:left;"|Toronto
| 6 || 6 || 43.4 || .477 || .235 || .861 || 7.2 || 5.8 || 1.2 || 1.0 || 22.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2024
| style="text-align:left;"|Indiana
| 17 || 17 || 35.4 || .541 || .298 || .619 || 7.5 || 3.8 || .8 || .4 || 21.6
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 70 || 58 || 33.7 || .483 || .267 || .722 || 6.6 || 3.1 || .8 || .6 || 17.3
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=College=
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|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2014–15
| style="text-align:left;"|New Mexico State
| 34 || 27 || 30.8 || .572 || .000 || .759 || 7.7 || 1.3 || .8 || 1.8 || 12.8
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|2015–16
| style="text-align:left;"|New Mexico State
| 34|| 34 || 34.6 || .539 || .200 || .678 || 11.6 || 1.7 || 1.0 || 2.2 || 20.3
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career
| 68 || 61 || 32.7 || .551 || .176 || .711 || 9.7 || 1.5 || .9 || 2.0|| 16.6
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Personal life
Siakam is the son of Tchamo Siakam, the former mayor of Makénéné, Cameroon, and Victorie Siakam. When his father died in a car crash in October 2014, Siakam was unable to attend the funeral because he was waiting for the issuance of a new US visa. His three older brothers, Boris, Christian, and James, all played NCAA Division I basketball in the United States – Boris at Western Kentucky, Christian at IUPUI, and James at Vanderbilt.{{cite web |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2622680-new-mexico-states-pascal-siakam-is-the-best-player-youve-never-heard-of |title=New Mexico State's Pascal Siakam Is the Best Player You've Never Heard of |last=Moore |first=C.J. |date=8 March 2016 |access-date=9 June 2019}} Siakam goes by the nickname "Spicy P".{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/siakapa01.html|title=Pascal Siakam Stats {{!}} Basketball-reference.com|website=Basketball Reference|access-date=2 June 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-forward-pascal-siakams-nickname-doesnt-make-much-sense-184226715.html|title=Raptors forward Pascal Siakam's nickname doesn't make much sense, or does it?|date=2 December 2018|work=Yahoo! Sports|access-date=2 June 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.thespec.com/sports-story/9071330-raptors-star-credits-soccer-for-his-patented-spin/|title=Raptors star credits soccer for his patented spin|last=Armstrong|first=Laura|date=6 December 2018|work=The Hamilton Spectator|access-date=2 June 2018}}
=Partnerships=
On 14 February 2023, Siakam and McDonald's Canada partnered on a limited edition McFlurry called the Siakam Swirl McFlurry. Inspired by Siakam's iconic spin move and the Raptors team colours, it is made with vanilla soft serve, hot fudge, and crushed red Smarties. It was exclusive in Canada{{cite web | last=Short | first=Hogan | title=Toronto Raptor Pascal Siakam and McDonald's Canada launching new McFlurry flavour | website=Daily Hive Vancouver | date=2023-02-14 | url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/mcdonalds-canada-siakam-swirl-mcflurry | access-date=2025-03-03}} Siakam also partnered with the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to create the Pascal Siakam Scholarship, aimed towards providing funds for UNB students from Cameroon studying in technology-based programs.{{cite news |title=UNB teams with Toronto Raptors all-star Pascal Siakam to fund new scholarship {{!}} SaltWire |url=https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/unb-teams-with-toronto-raptors-all-star-pascal-siakam-to-fund-new-scholarship-100887950/ |access-date=8 September 2023 |work=saltwire.com |date=31 August 2023 |language=en}}
See also
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- [http://www.nmstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1970 New Mexico State Aggies bio]
- [http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/chris_dortch/06/17/pascal-siakam-hoping-to-land-in-nba-and-fulfill-his-fathers-dream/ Siakam hoping to fulfill his late father's NBA dream]
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