History of Pascal Siakam in Timeline

Pascal Siakam, nicknamed "Spicy P", is a Cameroonian professional basketball player currently with the Indiana Pacers. He's a three-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA selection, and won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. Before entering the NBA, Siakam played college basketball for New Mexico State, earning Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year honors in 2016. He was drafted by Toronto in the first round (27th overall) of the 2016 NBA draft.

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April 1994: Pascal Siakam's birth

In April 1994, Pascal Siakam was born. He is a Cameroonian professional basketball player.

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2000: Pacers' first NBA Finals appearance since 2000

Pascal Siakam helped the Pacers reach a 125–108 victory over the Knicks in game 6 granting him his second visit to the NBA Finals and the first appearance for the Pacers since 2000.

2011: Siakam attends Mbah a Moute's camp for the first time

In 2011, Pascal Siakam attended Luc Mbah a Moute's basketball camp for the first time, a year before graduating from St. Andrew's.

2012: Last rookie to start for the Raptors' season-opener

In 2012, Jonas Valančiūnas was the last rookie to start for the Raptors' season-opener before Siakam did in 2016.

2013: Siakam enrolls at New Mexico State University

In 2013, Pascal Siakam enrolled at New Mexico State University.

October 2014: Father's death

In October 2014, Pascal Siakam's father died in a car crash, Siakam was unable to attend the funeral because he was waiting for the issuance of a new U.S. visa.

2014: Siakam redshirts the season due to injury

In 2014, Pascal Siakam redshirted the season at New Mexico State University due to injury.

2014: Pacers' first Eastern Conference Finals since 2014

In 2014, The Indiana 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.

2015: Siakam named Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year

By the 2014-15 campaign, Pascal Siakam earned Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Freshman of the Year honors while playing for the New Mexico State Aggies.

April 2016: Siakam declares for the NBA draft

On April 19, 2016, Pascal Siakam declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility.

June 2016: Siakam drafted by Toronto Raptors

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

2016: Siakam starts in 38 games for Raptors

During his rookie season, starting in 2016, Pascal 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.

2016: Siakam named Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year

In 2016, Pascal Siakam was named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year while playing college basketball for the New Mexico State Aggies.

January 2017: Siakam pulls down a 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: Siakam records then-career-high 20 points

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

2017: Siakam leads Raptors 905 to G League Championship

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

October 2018: Siakam surpasses previous career high with 22 points

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

2018: Siakam named NBA's Most Improved Player

At the 2019 NBA Awards ceremony, Siakam was named the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 2018–19 season.

October 2019: Siakam agrees to a four-year extension with Toronto

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

2019: Siakam named NBA Most Improved Player

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

2019: Siakam wins NBA Championship with Raptors

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

January 2020: Siakam selected to first All-Star game

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, becoming the first player to play in the G League to start in the All-Star game.

January 2021: Siakam scores 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. He also had his first career triple-double on January 11.

November 2021: Siakam makes 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: Siakam scores 33 points against the reigning champions

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

October 2022: Siakam records fourth career triple-double

In October 2022, specifically on the 21st, Pascal Siakam recorded his fourth career triple-double with 37 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 109-105 loss against the Brooklyn Nets. He also became the first player with multiple 30-point triple-doubles in Raptors history.

2022: Siakam named to All-NBA Third Team

On May 24, 2022, Pascal Siakam was named to the All-NBA Third Team, earning his second All-NBA selection.

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: Partnered with McDonald's Canada

On February 14, 2023, Pascal 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.

November 2023: Season-high performance and victory against the Wizards

On November 13, 2023, Pascal Siakam achieved a season-high 39 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, securing a game-winning victory against the Washington Wizards with a score of 111–107.

2023: Siakam traded to the Pacers after All-Star selection

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

January 2024: Trade to the Indiana Pacers and debut

On January 17, 2024, Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers in a three-team trade. Two days later, on January 19, 2024, Siakam made his Pacers debut, recording 21 points, six rebounds and three assists in a 118–115 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.

July 2024: Re-signed with the Pacers

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

January 29, 2025: Season-high performance against the Pistons

On January 29, 2025, Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 37 points on 15-of-21 shooting from the field in a 133–119 win over the Detroit Pistons.

September 2025: Received honorary doctorate from UNB

In September 2025, Pascal Siakam received an honorary doctorate from the University of New Brunswick (UNB).

2025: Siakam earns third All-Star appearance and Eastern Conference Finals MVP

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