“” I have the impression that I am often asked this question “, REMARK Pascal Siakam,, At the opening of a press conferenceagain asked about the possible similarities between his Pacers and the Raptors 2019. A team with which the winger won the title.
Six years later, the Cameroonian is back on the largest of the scenes with a well -constructed training. The Pacers bet on the longer time, where the Canadians were aware of their reduced shooting window due to the fate of Kawhi Leonard, who left in Los Angeles in the weeks followed by the grail obtained.
“” It is a mixture of veterans and young players, which we also had in 2019. Yes, there are a lot of differences, but also certain similarities Suitable for the 31 -year -old, who had 25 when lifting the trophy.
The 27th choice of the 2016 Draft had just exploded, with a MIP title confirmed by a playoff campaign – including the NBA final against the Warriors – accomplished. At the time, the team leaders were the Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol, Danny Green…
“” What I learned from these guys is that we always felt like we have a chance, regardless of the situation. When we were led, 0-2 against Milwaukee… we had really difficult series. We had to win out outside games, like in Philadelphia “, Recalls Pascal Siakam whose training had won a game 4 capital on the parquet floor of the Sixers to equalize (2-2) in the second round, before winning on a legendary” The Klaw “shot.
The impression of having crossed everything
In the next round, in the conference final, the Bucks had perfectly started the series before losing the next four games. “” All these experiences remain with me, that's for sure. I try to transmit this state of mind to my team: even when you are led or whatever happens in a match, you always have to play in the right way and keep in mind that you always have a chance », Enhancement of Triple All-Star.
Young offensive lieutenant in 2019, he then took control of the Raptors after the successive departures of Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry … He will experience two other playoff campaigns, without being able to find the collective heights of 2019, before being transferred in January 2024 to Indiana.
“” I would say it was an incredible journey. There have been a lot of difficult times, that's for sure. I learned a lot from adversity. It was not always easy or beautiful, and that's what forged me. Today, I am at a time in my career where I know that I have crossed almost everything as a player. There were ups and downs, and that's what makes the course even more beautiful. I savor all these moments He ends.
| Pascal Siakam | Percentage | Rebound | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | Lf | Off | Def | Early | PD | Fte | Int | COP | Ct | Pts |
| 2016-17 | TOR | 55 | 16 | 50.2 | 14.3 | 68.8 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 4.2 |
| 2017-18 | TOR | 81 | 21 | 50.8 | 22.0 | 62.1 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 7.3 |
| 2018-19 | TOR | 80 | 32 | 54.9 | 36.9 | 78.5 | 1.6 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 16.9 |
| 2019-20 ☆ | TOR | 60 | 35 | 45.3 | 35.9 | 79.2 | 1.1 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 22.9 |
| 2020-21 | TOR | 56 | 36 | 45.5 | 29.7 | 82.7 | 1.7 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 21.4 |
| 2021-22 | TOR | 68 | 38 | 49.4 | 34.4 | 74.9 | 1.9 | 6.6 | 8.5 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 22.8 |
| 2022-23 ☆ | TOR | 71 | 37 | 48.0 | 32.4 | 77.4 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 24.2 |
| 2023-24 * | All Teams | 80 | 33 | 53.6 | 34.6 | 73.2 | 1.7 | 5.3 | 7.1 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 21.7 |
| 2023-24 * | Ind | 41 | 32 | 54.9 | 38.6 | 69.9 | 2.1 | 5.7 | 7.8 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 21.3 |
| 2023-24 * | TOR | 39 | 35 | 52.2 | 31.7 | 75.8 | 1.4 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 22.2 |
| 2024-25 ☆ | Ind | 78 | 33 | 51.9 | 38.9 | 73.4 | 1.7 | 5.2 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 20.2 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.
