Pascal Siakam Continues to Lead Pacers After Strong Season and Offseason Deal

Pascal Siakam recently scored 30 points (10-19 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), adding four rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 36 minutes during a 129-111 loss to the Raptors. After beginning the 2023-24 season with Toronto, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers mid-season, where he played a pivotal role in leading them to the Eastern Conference Finals. Siakam solidified his future by signing a four-year deal in the offseason. With the Pacers, he averaged 21.3 points on 54.9% shooting, 7.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 0.8 steals in 41 regular-season games, and 21.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 35.5 minutes during the postseason. He recorded 13 30-point games combined, including a season-high 39 points with the Raptors, and his only triple-double (26 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists) with the Pacers. Siakam is expected to continue thriving in Indiana's fast-paced system alongside Tyrese Haliburton, building on a career that includes two All-NBA selections and the 2018-19 Most Improved Player award. His role expanded significantly after Fred VanVleet's departure from Toronto, making him a primary playmaker.