Pascal Siakam Megathread - All Siakam-centric topics will be merged into this one

[Clay Davis]

Another thing is that the Warriors really don't have a good shot blocker and rim protector, which the Bucks, Sixers, and even the Magic did, that's gonna benefit Siakam.

Durant will be forced to play that position, something he did pretty well against Lebron.

[JimmerAllStar]

This is why the Warriors need Durant. Durant has the size and speed to shut down Saiskam.

[TroubleS0me]

lol he's a Lord already?

[benhillboy]

Always enjoy watching him play. It seems a lot of international players who learn the game kinda late have a much more keen focus on what not to do.

He smoothly avoids silly fouls, gets off the ball quickly when need be, knows when to take the all-important extra dribble to push in transition or recognize the reset. Very slithery patrol of the baseline to receive a pass or box out. Draymond cannot punk him in IQ nor toughness.

I don’t know how to measure running gait but I’m sure his is awesome. He’s able to elongate or chop steps so smoothly in transition, while turning his hips or head. It’s like the crowd gasps if he makes an out-of-control change or foul.

Through prop betting I learned he’s a chameleon to winning, stat sheet be damned. Kinda like Kyle’s spirit brother but far less noticeable when the numbers look wacky. He had a fine line tonight but he can help the Raptors win shooting poorly with 4 boards and 1 assist. That’s how comprehensive his floor game is for a Big, fully recognizing the importance of team ideals like screening, postiioning, energy, and situational play. A real Matrix-type approach.

And knowing his background you’d have to be a knobhead not to like the kid.

[Chandan]

Another thing is that the Warriors really don't have a good shot blocker and rim protector, which the Bucks, Sixers, and even the Magic did, that's gonna benefit Siakam.

I would have been very interesting to see how Warrior deals with bucks or sixers.

[Chandan]

So, with the success of Embiid and Siakam how much longer before scouts are setting up shop in Cameroon.

masai:

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[perempe20]

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poor Draymond Green!

[Hoopz Afrik]

So, with the success of Embiid and Siakam how much longer before scouts are setting up shop in Cameroon.

It's already underway it seems. Hotbeds in Nigeria, Cameroon, Congo, and Senegal.

African ball has come a long way since the days of Samba Gueye, Tahirou Sani, etc.

[drosereturn]

I think Siakam is the xfactor that will keep Kawhi in Toronto.

[nabbs]

My only thoughts are the humor and laughter that ensues when clippers fans have been telling me all year about Kawhi will be relieved to play with real superstars like SGA, Shamet

[mtcan]

The BS is that everyone who hasn't seen Siakam play really still think he is just another role player. I tried listening to Bill Simmons and Joe House talk about game 1 and they are complete know-nothings. No...Pascal didn't just get lucky...we have seen him do this all season long...and even more so when Kawhi was not playing.

Yes...Siakam probably makes an all-star team next season and he probably makes an all-defensive team as well. And yes...he is an amazing fit to play next to Kawhi.

And everyone who thought that Kawhi needs to leave in order to play with another star...take notice.

[tommer]

Warriors feeling that pressure. Yes, that's a pun.

Far exceeds the barometer of a quality post.

[kobe808lak]

Yea I don't know why Kawhi would leave with Spicy P as his Robin.. seems like the ideal situation.

[Prokorov]

The BS is that everyone who hasn't seen Siakam play really still think he is just another role player. I tried listening to Bill Simmons and Joe House talk about game 1 and they are complete know-nothings. No...Pascal didn't just get lucky...we have seen him do this all season long...and even more so when Kawhi was not playing.

Yes...Siakam probably makes an all-star team next season and he probably makes an all-defensive team as well. And yes...he is an amazing fit to play next to Kawhi.

And everyone who thought that Kawhi needs to leave in order to play with another star...take notice.

its hard to call him more then a role player until next year when he is the main piece not a supplmental player to kawhi

[Bknight4three]

I’d rather have Siakam than the entire New York Knicks Anthony Davis trade package.

[mtcan]

The BS is that everyone who hasn't seen Siakam play really still think he is just another role player. I tried listening to Bill Simmons and Joe House talk about game 1 and they are complete know-nothings. No...Pascal didn't just get lucky...we have seen him do this all season long...and even more so when Kawhi was not playing.

Yes...Siakam probably makes an all-star team next season and he probably makes an all-defensive team as well. And yes...he is an amazing fit to play next to Kawhi.

And everyone who thought that Kawhi needs to leave in order to play with another star...take notice.

its hard to call him more then a role player until next year when he is the main piece not a supplmental player to kawhi

You haven't watched the Raptors this season. He has dominated while Kawhi sat out. He put up multiple 25-30+ point games against even elite teams. He is a bonafide #2 star.

[Duffman100]

If you consider that Isaac, Embiid and Giannis were guarding him in the first 3 rounds, the paint must look so attractive to him right now with no shot blockers and them guarding him single coverage.

[CelticsFTW]

Face of Dreymond when Pascal pulled a spin on him under the basket - priceless LOL

I wanna see a gif of that.

[Son Goku 25]

Its amazing how fans are saying warriors need KD on top of their stacked team to cover Siakam and beat raptors..that's quite a bit of respect

[cjx]

Hmmm .. interesting

Pascal Siakam, your 2019 NBA Finals MVP (19 ppg, 12 rpg, 5 apg)!

The Jurassic Wall of Defense defeats the Nuggets 4-3 in the NBA Finals, book it, folks!

Wow, thank you for bringing this up, my friend!