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Phoenix Suns were among first to see Pascal Siakam's ability, but still passed on him

New Mexico State's Pascal Siakam talks after a Suns draft workout. Video by Paul Coro/azcentral sports

The Phoenix Suns once had Pascal Siakam within their grasp.

They even had him in their building, wearing Suns gear, but they couldn't see his superstar potential and passed on him in the draft.

To be honest, back then no one knew what was coming.

On Thursday, Siakam stole the show in Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a 32-point performance as he led the Toronto Raptors to victory over the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, 118-109.