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Pascal Siakam ( ; born 2 April 1994) is a Cameroonian professional
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player for the
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of the
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(NBA). A three-time
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and two-time All-NBA selection, he won an
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with the
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in 2019. Nicknamed "Spicy P", Siakam played
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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
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(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
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, 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
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. According to a story by Jackie MacMullan of
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, 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
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. Siakam initially had little interest in basketball in stark contrast to his older brothers, all of whom earned
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with the sport to various
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colleges. 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
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, 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
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; 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.


College career

Siakam enrolled at
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in 2013. After redshirting the 2013–14 season due to injury, he worked his way onto the Aggies' starting lineup and then to
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(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. On 19 April 2016, Siakam declared for the
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, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility.


Professional career


Toronto Raptors (2016–2024)


2016–17 season: G-League champion and Finals MVP

On 23 June 2016, Siakam was selected by the
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with the 27th overall pick in the
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, with the franchise signing him to a rookie scale contract on 9 July. On 26 October, he became the first rookie to start for the Raptors' season-opener since
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did so in 2012; rising to the occasion, he hauled in 9 rebounds and notched 4 points in 21 minutes as Toronto beat the
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, 109–91. 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
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. On 1 January 2017, during a 123–114 win over the
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, he pulled down a season-high 10 rebounds. In his rookie season, Siakam started in as many as 38 games at
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, including the first 35 of the 2016–17 campaign, because
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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. Accordingly, between games played for the Raptors, he led Toronto's affiliate team to the finals and helped them win a
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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.


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
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on 25 October 2017. 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. 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
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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

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
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. On 10 November, he set a new career high with 23 points scored in a 128–112 victory over the
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. 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),
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(7 times),
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(7 times), Kyle Lowry (4 times), Mike James,
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, and Lou Williams. On 13 January, Siakam recorded 24 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in a 140–138 double-overtime win versus the
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. 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. In Game 3 of the Raptors' first-round playoff series against the
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, Siakam tallied 30 points and 11 rebounds in the 98–93 victory. 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
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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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, He went on to help the Raptors defeat the Warriors in six games and thus capture their first
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in franchise history. At the 2019 Awards ceremony later that month, Siakam was named the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 2018–19 season. On 19 October 2019, Siakam agreed to a four-year, $130 million extension with Toronto.


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
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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. On 8 November, Siakam scored a career-high 44 points in a 122–104 win over the Pelicans. On 13 November, Siakam scored 36 points in a 114–106 win over the
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. On 1 December, Siakam scored 35 points in a 130–110 win over the
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. On 23 January 2020, Siakam was selected to his first career All-Star nod, being named a starter in the
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, Siakam became the first player to play in the G-League to start in the All-Star game. On 26 January, Siakam would again score 35 points in a 110–106 win over the
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. On 21 February, Siakam scored 37 points along with 12 rebounds, in a 118–101 win over the
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. On 16 September, Siakam was named to the All-NBA Second Team.


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
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. On 8 January, Siakam had 17 points, nine rebounds, and a career-high 12 assists in a 144–123 win against the
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. On 11 January, Siakam had his first career
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with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 112–111 loss against the
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. On 29 January, Siakam tied his season-high 32 points in a 126–124 loss against the Kings. 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
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. 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
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. 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
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.


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
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. On 19 November, Siakam recorded 32 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in a 108–89 win against the
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. On 31 December, in a 116–108 win against the
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, Siakam had a statline of 25 points, a season-high 19 rebounds and 7 assists. On 5 January 2022, Siakam scored 33 points in a 117–111 win over the reigning champions
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. On 15 January, Siakam recorded a statline of 30 points 10 assists and 8 rebounds in a 103–96 win with against the
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, the NBA stripping Siakam of two rebounds after previously recording 10 rebounds. 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
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. 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. 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
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. Siakam broke
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's record of 20/10/5 games in a season with nine 20/10/5 games, surpassing Bosh's 8. 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. 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
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. 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 "
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"in a 119–114 win over the
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. 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
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. 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. 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. 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. Siakam averaged 22.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists in the 2022 playoffs. On 24 May, Siakam was named to the
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earning his second All-NBA selection and his second in 3 seasons tying
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and Demar DeRozan with the most All-NBA selections in Raptors history with two.


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
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in the season-opener. 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
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. Siakam also became the first player with multiple 30-point triple-doubles in Raptors history. 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
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. On 26 October, Siakam recorded 20 points, 5 rebounds and tied his career high with 13 assists in a 119–109 win over the
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. On 31 October, Siakam dropped 31 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks in a 139–109 win over
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getting "MVP" chants in the process, he tied
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with the most 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists games in Raptors history. 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
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. On 21 December, Siakam scored a career-high 52 points in a 113–106 win over the
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. This was tied for the second-most points in a game by a Raptors player. 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. 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 . On 10 February 2023, Siakam was named an
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for the second time in his career as a reserve, replacing the injured
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. On 2 April, Siakam logged 36 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals in a 128–108 win over the
Charlotte Hornets The Charlotte Hornets are an American professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team ...
. Siakam posted career highs of 24.2 points and 5.8 assists per game on route to having his best season of his career. 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 The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16 ...
.


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 The Dallas Mavericks (often referred to as the Mavs) are an American professional basketball team based in Dallas. The Mavericks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division (NBA), Southwest Divisi ...
, recording 31 points and 12 rebounds. 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 The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays i ...
. On 22 November, he had 36 points and 10 rebounds in a 132–131 win against the
Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis. The Pacers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Ea ...
. On 27 December, Siakam logged 22 points and 11 assists for a 132–102 win against the Wizards. On 30 December, Siakam scored 35 points, but the Raptors were unable to beat the
Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are an American professional basketball team based in Detroit. The Pistons compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
, 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. 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.


Indiana Pacers (2024–present)


2023–24 season: Eastern Conference Finals appearance

On 17 January 2024, Siakam was traded to the
Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis. The Pacers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Ea ...
in a three-team trade in exchange for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis Jr., and three first-round draft picks. 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 The Portland Trail Blazers (colloquially known as the Blazers) are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. The Trail Blazers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division (N ...
. 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 The Philadelphia 76ers, also known colloquially as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlan ...
. The next day, Siakam recorded 31 points, seven rebounds, and two steals in a 133–131 win over the
Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are an American professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division (NBA), Pacific Division of the Western Conference (NBA), We ...
. In Game 1 of the Pacers' first round playoffs series against the
Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
, Siakam posted a then playoff career-high 36 points and tied his playoff career-high with 13 rebounds in a 109–94 loss. 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. The Pacers defeated the Knicks in 7 games to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, the franchise's first since 2014. The Pacers eventually lost the series to the eventual NBA champion Celtics in four games.


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. On 30 October, Siakam scored 29 points and hit a game winner in a 135–132 overtime victory against the
Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NBA), Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), ...
in a playoff rematch. 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 The Detroit Pistons are an American professional basketball team based in Detroit. The Pistons compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
. On 30 January, Siakam was named as reserve for the
2025 NBA All-Star Game The 2025 NBA All-Star Championship was an all-star single-elimination basketball tournament played on February 16, 2025, during the National Basketball Association's 2024–25 season. It was the 74th edition of the NBA All-Star Game. It was host ...
, his third selection. In Game 2 of the Pacers' first round playoffs series against the
Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
, Siakam recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 123–115 win. On May 13, Siakam had 21 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in a 114–105 closeout win over the
Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers, often referred to as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland. The Cavaliers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Divis ...
in Game 5, helping lead the
Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis. The Pacers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Ea ...
to their second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals. 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 The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the Na ...
, as the Pacers took a 2–0 series lead. In Game 4 of the series, Siakam delivered 30 points on 11-of-21 shooting as the Pacers took a 3–1 lead. 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 The NBA Finals is the annual championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern and Western Conference (NBA), Western Conference champions play a best-of-seven series to determine the league ...
and the first appearance for the Pacers since
2000 2000 was designated as the International Year for the Culture of Peace and the World Mathematics, Mathematical Year. Popular culture holds the year 2000 as the first year of the 21st century and the 3rd millennium, because of a tende ...
. 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.


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. 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 The point guard (PG), also called the one or the point, is one of the Basketball positions, five positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position and is usually the shortest player ...
, showing an ability to read double teams and make high level reads, while averaging a then career high 5.3 assists per game. 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


NBA


Regular season

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Personal life

Siakam is the son of Tchamo Siakam, the former mayor of
Makénéné Makénéné is a town and Communes of Cameroon, commune in Cameroon. It is located in the Mbam-et-Inoubou department of the Centre Region (Cameroon), Centre region. According to the 2005 census, the commune had a population of 16,564. Transporta ...
, 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. Siakam goes by the nickname "Spicy P".


Partnerships

On 14 February 2023, Siakam and
McDonald's Canada McDonald's Restaurants of Canada, Limited () is the Canadian master franchise of the fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's, owned by the American parent McDonald's Corporation. One of Canada's largest fast-food restaurant chains, the franchise ...
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 Soft serve, also known as soft ice, is a frozen dessert and variety of ice cream, similar to conventional ice cream, but softer and less dense due to more air being introduced during freezing. Soft serve has been sold commercially since the lat ...
, hot fudge, and crushed red Smarties. It was exclusive in
Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's List of coun ...
Siakam also partnered with the
University of New Brunswick The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is a public university with two primary campuses in Fredericton and Saint John, New Brunswick. It is the oldest English language, English-language university in Canada, and among the oldest public universiti ...
(UNB) to create the Pascal Siakam Scholarship, aimed towards providing funds for UNB students from Cameroon studying in technology-based programs.


See also

*
List of National Basketball Association annual minutes leaders In basketball, minutes of game time during which a player is on the court are recorded. The minutes played statistics are recorded as far back as the 1951–52 NBA season, 1951–52 season when statistics on minutes were first compiled by the N ...


References


External links


New Mexico State Aggies bio

Siakam hoping to fulfill his late father's NBA dream
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