The Pascal Siakam Story: From becoming a priest to NBA stardom
β Enrolled at a Seminary School with the intention of becoming a Catholic priest.
β Initially a soccer enthusiast, started playing organized basketball at the age of 17.
β Discovered by Luc Mbah a Moute at a local basketball camp in Cameroon in 2011 and met the Raptorsβ general manager Masai Ujiri at FIBAβs Basketball Without Borders.
β Played three years at New Mexico State
β Drafted by the Raptors at the age of 22, started his career playing in the D-League, named the D-League MVP at the age of 23.
β Won the Most Improved Player Award at the age 25
β NBA Champion with the Raptors at the age of 25
β NBA All-Star at the age of 25.
β Signed a four-year, $130M contract extension with the Raptors in 2019
β Named to All-NBA teams twice from 2020-22
β Traded to the Pacers in January 2024
β Signed a four-year, $189.5M contract extension in the Summer of 2024
β Named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP and made his second NBA Finals appearance at the age of 31.
NBA Career Highlights, Awards and Earnings
β 1x NBA Champion
β 1x Eastern Conference Finals MVP
β 3x NBA All-Star
β 2x All-NBA Team Member
β 2019 NBA Most Improved Player
β $335M Career Contract
The Pascal Siakam Story: From becoming a priest to NBA stardom
β Enrolled at a Seminary School with the intention of becoming a Catholic priest.
β Initially a soccer enthusiast, started playing organized basketball at the age of 17.
β Discovered by Luc Mbah a Moute at a local basketball camp in Cameroon in 2011 and met the Raptorsβ general manager Masai Ujiri at FIBAβs Basketball Without Borders.
β Played three years at New Mexico State
β Drafted by the Raptors at the age of 22, started his career playing in the D-League, named the D-League MVP at the age of 23.
β Won the Most Improved Player Award at the age 25
β NBA Champion with the Raptors at the age of 25
β NBA All-Star at the age of 25.
β Signed a four-year, $130M contract extension with the Raptors in 2019
β Named to All-NBA teams twice from 2020-22
β Traded to the Pacers in January 2024
β Signed a four-year, $189.5M contract extension in the Summer of 2024
β Named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP and made his second NBA Finals appearance at the age of 31.
NBA Career Highlights, Awards and Earnings
β 1x NBA Champion
β 1x Eastern Conference Finals MVP
β 3x NBA All-Star
β 2x All-NBA Team Member
β 2019 NBA Most Improved Player
β $335M Career Contract
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