Born on April 2, 1994, Pascal Siakam is a Cameroonian professional basketball player.
Nicknamed "Spicy P", Siakam was born in Douala, Cameroon, to parents Tchamo and Victoria Siakam. Siakam first gained attention at a local basketball camp in 2011. He soon became popular for his athleticism and extremely high energy level despite not being a player with almost no experience.
Siakam committed to playing college basketball for the New Mexico State Aggies in 2013. He worked his way up in their team, earning Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Freshman of the Year and the WAC Player of the Year award. After two seasons in college, Siakam declared for the NBA draft.
The Toronto Raptors picked Siakam with the 27th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft. He scored his career-high 52 points on December 21, in a 113–106 win over the New York Knicks.
In 2019, Siakam was an integral part of the Raptors team that won the championship in 2019. He subsequently agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $130 million with them post the title run. Siakam is a two-time NBA All-Star, and has been selected once each to the All-NBA Second and All-NBA Third Team. He was also voted the NBA Most Improved Player in 2019.
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Pascal Siakam currently plays as a power forward for the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Siakam made his NBA debut on October 26, 2016, scoring four points along with nine rebounds in 21 minutes in a win over the Detroit Pistons. He continued his breakthrough that season, scoring a season-high 14 points against the Atlanta Hawks on December 3, 2016.
Siakam's breakthrough season was in 2019. He was an integral part in helping the Raptors defeat the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 Finals, their first in franchise history. In the 2019 postseason, Siakam averaged 19.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game. He signed a $130 million extension with them at the end of the season and agreed to a four-year deal.
Siakam scored a career-high 44 points in a 122–104 win over the Pelicans on 8 November 2019. He was selected to his first career All-Star nod, being named a starter in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. He became the first to play in the G-League to start in the All-Star game. He was also named to the All-NBA Second Team for his exploits during the season.
On December 12, 2022, Siakam scored his career-high 52 points in a 113–106 win over the New York Knicks. He was named an All-Star for the second time in his career last season. The 2022-2023 season was arguably Siakam's best one in the league, posting career highs of 24.2 points and 5.8 assists per game.
What position does Pascal Siakam play?
Pascal Siakam plays as a power forward for the Toronto Raptors. He is a versatile player, who can shoot, rebound and pass. He is also quite the powerhouse on defense and a fierce rim protector. Siakam's gameplay has often been compared to Draymond Green, who is regarded as one of the best defenders in the game. Siakam currently wears the No. 43 jersey.
FAQs
A. Pascal Siakam plays for the Toronto Raptors currently.
A. Pascal Siakam was drafted into the NBA by the Toronto Raptors with the 27th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
A. Pascal Siakam played college baseball for the New Mexico State Aggies of the New Mexico State University.
A. Pascal Siakam was born in Douala, Cameroon, to parents Tchamo and Victorie Siakam.
A. Pascal Siakam plays as a power forward for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A. Pascal Siakam has a listed height of 6 feet 9 inches or 2.06 meters.
