Pascal Siakam
Born 1994 · Age 31
Cameroonian professional basketball player, NBA All-Star and 2019 champion. Played at New Mexico State; drafted 27th overall in 2016; multi-time All-NBA selection; longtime Toronto Raptors star before trade to Indiana Pacers.
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Born in Douala, Cameroon
Pascal Siakam is born to Tchamo and Victorie Siakam in Douala, Cameroon; youngest of four brothers.
Enrolled at St. Andrew's Seminary
His father enrolled him at St. Andrew's Seminary in Bafia at age 11 as part of the family's Catholic tradition.
Decides not to pursue priesthood
By age 15 Siakam decided he did not want to become a Catholic priest, shifting his personal trajectory.
Discovered at Luc Mbah a Moute's camp
Attends Luc Mbah a Moute's local camp and first gains notice as a young prospect despite limited basketball experience.
Selected for Basketball Without Borders (BWB)
After returning to Mbah a Moute's camp, Siakam is selected to attend Basketball Without Borders, where Raptors president Masai Ujiri noticed him.
Moves to United States and attends God's Academy
With Luc Mbah a Moute as a mentor, Siakam moves to the U.S., hones his skills at camps, and settles in Lewisville, Texas to attend God's Academy (prep school).
Enrolls at New Mexico State University
Siakam enrolls at New Mexico State and joins the Aggies basketball program (redshirted 2013–14 due to injury).
Redshirts 2013–14 season
Redshirted his first year at NMSU (2013–14) because of injury; begins transformation into collegiate starter thereafter.
Father's death (personal)
His father, Tchamo Siakam, died in a car crash in October 2014; Pascal was unable to attend the funeral while waiting on a U.S. visa.
WAC Freshman of the Year (2014–15)
After breaking into the Aggies' starting lineup, Siakam earns WAC Freshman of the Year honors for the 2014–15 season.
Declares for 2016 NBA Draft
On 19 April 2016 Siakam forgoes his final two years of college eligibility and declares for the NBA draft.
Selected 27th overall in 2016 NBA Draft
Drafted in the first round, 27th overall, by the Toronto Raptors on 23 June 2016.
Signs rookie scale contract with Raptors
Signed his rookie scale contract with Toronto on 9 July 2016 (standard four-year rookie deal).
NBA debut and first NBA start
Made NBA debut and started the season-opener vs. Detroit Pistons (26 Oct 2016), recording 9 rebounds and 4 points. It was his first NBA game ever attended in person.
Season-high 14 points (rookie year)
Scored a then rookie season-high 14 points in a 128–84 win over the Atlanta Hawks (3 Dec 2016).
Season-high 10 rebounds (rookie year)
Pulled down a season-high 10 rebounds in a 123–114 win over the Los Angeles Lakers (1 Jan 2017).
Assigned to Raptors 905 (G-League)
Beginning 21 Feb 2017, he was alternately assigned to Raptors 905 and recalled, splitting time between NBA and G-League as a rookie.
Raptors 905 win G-League title; Siakam Finals MVP
Helped Raptors 905 capture the 2017 NBA D-League championship (defeated Rio Grande Valley Vipers); averaged 23 points and 9 rebounds in the series and was named Finals MVP (27 Apr 2017).
Career-best 20 points vs Warriors (2017–18)
Recorded a then-career-high 20 points in a 117–112 loss at Golden State (25 Oct 2017).
New career-high 22 points
Posted 22 points at Milwaukee (29 Oct 2018), surpassing previous high.
Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
Earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Nov 5–11, 2018 — eighth Raptors player to receive the honor.
Career-high 23 points vs Knicks
Set a new career high with 23 points in a 128–112 win over New York (10 Nov 2018).
24 points and career-high 19 rebounds
Recorded 24 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in a double-overtime win vs. Washington (13 Jan 2019).
Career-high 44 points vs Wizards
Scored a then career-high 44 points (and hit 4 three-pointers) in a 129–120 win over Washington (13 Feb 2019).
30 points, 11 rebounds in Playoffs Game 3 vs Magic
Tallied 30 points and 11 rebounds in a 98–93 victory in Game 3 of the Raptors' first-round series (19 Apr 2019).
29 points on 12-of-15 shooting in Conference Semifinals Game 1
Scored 29 points and 7 rebounds on efficient 12-of-15 shooting vs. Philadelphia in Game 1 (27 Apr 2019).
Key 25 points in double-OT win vs Bucks
Recorded 25 points and 11 rebounds in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in a double-overtime victory (19 May 2019).
Clutch 18 points in Game 6 clincher vs Bucks
Scored 18 points as Toronto clinched the Eastern Conference Finals and advanced to the franchise's first NBA Finals (25 May 2019).
32 points in NBA Finals Game 1
Scored a playoff then-career-high 32 points with 8 rebounds and 5 assists in a 118–109 win over the Warriors in Game 1 of the 2019 Finals (30 May 2019).
NBA Champion — Toronto Raptors win 2019 Finals
Recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds and hit the clinching shot in Game 6 as the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors to win the franchise's first NBA title (13 Jun 2019).
Named NBA Most Improved Player (2018–19)
At the NBA awards ceremony Siakam was honored as the 2019 Most Improved Player — first player to win MIP and an NBA title in the same season.
Agrees to 4-year, $130 million extension with Raptors
On 19 October 2019 Siakam agreed to a four-year, $130 million contract extension with Toronto.
Season opener: 34 points and 18 rebounds
Recorded 34 points and 18 rebounds in the 2019 season-opening win at New Orleans (22 Oct 2019).
Named starter for 2020 NBA All-Star Game
Selected as a starter for his first NBA All-Star Game (2020), becoming the first player with G-League experience to start an All-Star Game.
Named to All-NBA Second Team (2019–20)
Honored as a member of the All-NBA Second Team for the 2019–20 season.
Records first career triple-double (22-13-10)
Recorded his first NBA triple-double with 22 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a 112–111 loss at Portland (11 Jan 2021).
Ties career-high with 44 points
Matched his career-high with 44 points (plus 11 rebounds, seven assists) in a loss to the Washington Wizards (6 May 2021).
Third career triple-double: 37-11-12
Recorded his third career triple-double (37 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists) in a 119–114 win over Philadelphia (7 Apr 2022).
Named to All-NBA Third Team (2021–22)
Earned All-NBA Third Team recognition, his second All-NBA selection and second in three seasons.
Career-high 52 points vs New York Knicks
Scored a career-high 52 points (17-25 FG, 16-18 FT) in a 113–106 win over the Knicks (21 Dec 2022); tied for second-most points in a Raptors game.
Named to 2023 NBA All-Star Game (replacement)
Selected as an All-Star reserve for the 2023 game, replacing the injured Kevin Durant (10 Feb 2023).
Partnership: Siakam Swirl McFlurry launched
On 14 Feb 2023 Siakam and McDonald's Canada launched a limited-edition 'Siakam Swirl McFlurry' exclusive to Canada.
Pascal Siakam Scholarship with UNB announced
Partnered with University of New Brunswick to create the Pascal Siakam Scholarship, supporting students from Cameroon in technology programs (announced Aug 31, 2023).
Scored 35 points in loss to Pistons that ended historic streak
Scored 35 points on 30 Dec 2023 but the Raptors lost 129–127; the Pistons snapped a 28-game losing streak (tied for longest in NBA history).
Traded to Indiana Pacers
On 17 Jan 2024 Siakam was traded from the Toronto Raptors to the Indiana Pacers in a three-team deal; Raptors received Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis Jr. and three first-round picks.
Indiana Pacers debut (21 points)
Made Pacers debut on 19 Jan 2024, recording 21 points, six rebounds and three assists in a 118–115 loss vs Portland.
6th career triple-double (26-13-10)
Recorded his sixth career triple-double with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a 134–122 win vs Philadelphia (25 Jan 2024).
Playoff Game 1 vs Bucks: 36 points
In Game 1 of Pacers' 2024 first-round playoff series vs Milwaukee, Siakam posted a then playoff career-high 36 points and 13 rebounds (21 Apr 2024).
Playoff career-high 37 points in Game 2
Scored a playoff career-high 37 points with 11 rebounds and 6 assists and zero turnovers in the Pacers' Game 2 victory over the Bucks (23 Apr 2024).
Pacers reach Eastern Conference Finals (2024)
Pacers defeated the Knicks in 7 games to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals (first Pacers ECF since 2014); Pacers were swept by the eventual champs Celtics in 4 games.
Re-signs with Pacers: 4-year, $189.5M
On 8 July 2024 Siakam re-signed with Indiana to a four-year, $189.5 million contract.
29 points and game-winner vs Celtics (OT)
On 30 Oct 2024 Siakam scored 29 points and hit a game-winner in a 135–132 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics (playoff rematch).
Career earnings reported
As of 2025 public reporting notes Siakam has made at least $185,487,057 in professional basketball earnings (salaries).
Reputation: Two-way versatile player and transition star
By 2025 Siakam is widely regarded as a high-end two-way wing, able to defend 1–5, handle playmaking duties, and excel in transition; has played center and point guard in lineups.
Career summary and franchise rankings (through Toronto tenure)
By the end of his Toronto tenure (2024) Siakam ranked among Raptors franchise leaders: 5th in points (8,875), 3rd in rebounds (3,324), 5th in assists (1,846), etc.
Season-high 37 points (2024–25)
Scored a season-high 37 points on 15-of-21 shooting in a 133–119 win vs the Detroit Pistons (29 Jan 2025).
Named to 2025 NBA All-Star Game (third selection)
Named as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game — his third All-Star selection overall (30 Jan 2025).
Pacers close out Cavaliers to reach second straight ECF
Had 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists in a 114–105 Game 5 closeout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (13 May 2025) advancing the Pacers to their second consecutive Eastern Conference Finals.
Playoff career-high 39 points in ECF Game 2
Scored a playoff career-high 39 points on 15-of-21 shooting in a 114–109 win over the New York Knicks (24 May 2025) giving Pacers a 2–0 lead.
Second NBA Finals appearance (2025) — Finals loss
Led the Pacers in scoring and rebounding in the 2025 NBA Finals; Pacers lost a competitive seven-game series to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Named 2025 Eastern Conference Finals MVP
Named Eastern Conference Finals MVP after averaging 24.8 points on 52.4% FG and 50% 3PT in the series and helping lead Pacers to the 2025 NBA Finals (1 Jun 2025).
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