Pascal Siakam's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Pascal Siakam. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Pascal Siakam is a Cameroonian professional basketball player currently with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. Known as "Spicy P," he is a four-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection. Siakam notably won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. Prior to his NBA career, he played college basketball at New Mexico State University, earning the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year award in 2016. He was drafted by Toronto with the 27th overall pick in 2016.

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

On October 26, 2016, he became the first rookie to start for the Raptors' season-opener since Jonas Valančiūnas did so in 2012

2015: Earned WAC Freshman of the Year honors

By the 2014–15 campaign, Pascal Siakam earned Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Freshman of the Year honors.

2016: Named Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year

In 2016, Pascal Siakam was named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year.

January 2017: Pulled 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: Recorded a then-career-high 20 points against the 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: Led Toronto's affiliate team to a league championship

In 2017, Siakam led Toronto's affiliate team to a league championship and earned Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors.

October 2018: Surpassed previous career high with 22 points against the Milwaukee Bucks

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

2019: NBA Championship with the Toronto Raptors

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

2019: Named NBA Most Improved Player

In 2019, Siakam was named the NBA Most Improved Player and won an NBA title in the same season.

January 2020: Selected to his first career All-Star nod

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

January 2021: Scored a season-high 32 points against the Phoenix Suns

On January 6, 2021, Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 32 points in a 123–115 loss against the Phoenix Suns.

January 2022: Scored 33 points against the Milwaukee Bucks

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

October 2022: Posted 23 points, 11 rebounds and four steals against the Cleveland Cavaliers

On October 19, 2022, Pascal Siakam posted 23 points, 11 rebounds and four steals in a 108–105 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the season-opener.

2022: Named to the 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 an All-Star

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

September 2025: Received an honorary doctorate from UNB

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

2025: Earned a 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.