Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Pascal Siakam

Discover the career path of Pascal Siakam, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Pascal Siakam is a Cameroonian professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He is a three-time NBA All-Star, two-time All-NBA selection, and an NBA champion, winning with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. Before his NBA career, Siakam played college basketball at New Mexico State University where he earned the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year award in 2016. He was drafted by Toronto with the 27th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

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2000: Pacers' First NBA Finals Appearance Since 2000

In 2000, Pascal Siakam helped 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.

2012: First rookie to start for the Raptors' season-opener since Jonas Valančiūnas

On 26 October 2016, Pascal Siakam 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.

April 2016: Declared for the NBA Draft

On April 19, 2016, Pascal Siakam declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility after a successful season at New Mexico State University.

June 2016: Selected by the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Draft

On June 23, 2016, Pascal Siakam was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 27th overall pick in the NBA draft.

2016: Started as many as 38 games at power forward

During the 2016–17 season, Pascal Siakam started in as many as 38 games at power forward, including the first 35 of the campaign, because Jared Sullinger was out with injury.

January 2017: Season-High 10 Rebounds

On January 1, 2017, during a 123–114 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Pascal Siakam pulled down a season-high 10 rebounds.

October 2017: Career-High 20 Points Against Golden State Warriors

On October 25, 2017, Pascal Siakam recorded a then-career-high 20 points during a 117–112 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

2017: NBA Development League Championship

In 2017, as a rookie, Pascal Siakam led Toronto's affiliate team to an NBA Development League championship, earning Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors.

October 2018: Surpassed Previous Career-High with 22 Points

On October 29, 2018, Pascal Siakam surpassed his previous career-high, posting 22 points during a 124–109 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

2018: Two-way force

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%.

October 2019: Agreed to a Four-Year, $130 Million Extension with Toronto

On October 19, 2019, Pascal Siakam agreed to a four-year, $130 million extension with the Toronto Raptors, securing his future with the team.

2019: NBA Most Improved Player Award and NBA Title

In 2019, Pascal Siakam was named the NBA Most Improved Player, becoming the first player to win the award and an NBA title in the same season.

2019: NBA Championship with Toronto Raptors

In 2019, Pascal Siakam won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors.

January 2020: First Career All-Star Selection

On January 23, 2020, Pascal Siakam was selected to his first career All-Star nod, being named a starter in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, making him the first player to play in the G-League to start in the All-Star game.

January 2021: Season-High 32 Points

On January 6, 2021, Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 32 points in a 123–115 loss against the Phoenix Suns. On 8 January, Siakam had 17 points, nine rebounds, and a career-high 12 assists in a 144–123 win against the Sacramento Kings. 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. On 29 January, Siakam tied his season-high 32 points in a 126–124 loss against the Kings.

November 2021: Season Debut After Surgery

On November 7, 2021, Pascal Siakam made his season debut coming off surgery, scoring 15 points on a minutes restriction against the Brooklyn Nets.

2021: Versatile player

During the 2021–22 season, Pascal 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.

January 2022: 33 Points in win over Milwaukee Bucks

On January 5, 2022, Pascal Siakam scored 33 points in a 117–111 win over the reigning champions Milwaukee Bucks. 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. 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.

October 2022: Successful Start to the Season

In October 2022, Siakam posted multiple high scoring and assist games including on 21 October, Siakam recording his fourth career triple-double with 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 109–105 loss against the Brooklyn Nets and becoming the first player with multiple 30-point triple-doubles in Raptors history.

2022: All-NBA Third Team Selection

In 2022, Pascal Siakam was named to the All-NBA Third Team, earning his second All-NBA selection and tying Vince Carter and Demar DeRozan with the most All-NBA selections in Raptors history with two.

February 2023: Named All-Star for the second time

On February 10, 2023, Pascal Siakam was named an All-Star for the second time in his career as a reserve, replacing the injured Kevin Durant.

February 2023: Partnership with McDonald's Canada and UNB

On February 14, 2023, Pascal Siakam and McDonald's Canada partnered on a limited edition McFlurry called the Siakam Swirl McFlurry. 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.

November 2023: Season Performances

In November 2023, Pascal Siakam had several notable performances including leading the Raptors to a 127–116 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on November 8, recording 31 points and 12 rebounds. On November 13, Siakam put up a season-high 39 points in a win against the Washington Wizards. On November 22, he had 36 points and 10 rebounds in a win against the Indiana Pacers.

2023: Second All-Star Selection and Trade to Pacers

After a second All-Star selection in 2023, Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers during the 2023–24 season.

January 2024: Traded to the Indiana Pacers

In January 2024, Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers in a three-team trade on January 17. On January 19, 2024, Siakam made his Pacers debut. On January 25, 2024, Siakam recorded his 6th career triple-double. The next day, Siakam recorded 31 points in a win over the Phoenix Suns.

July 2024: Re-signs with the Pacers

In July 2024, Pascal Siakam re-signed with the Pacers to a four-year, $189.5 million contract on July 8.

January 29, 2025: Season-High Scoring Game

On January 29, 2025, Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 37 points in a win over the Detroit Pistons.

2025: Third All-Star Appearance

In 2025, Pascal Siakam earned a third All-Star appearance and was named the Eastern Conference finals MVP en route to his second NBA Finals appearance.