During the 2016-2017 season, Siakam started 38 games for the Toronto Raptors, he played nearly 15 minutes per game and made almost no impact. Last year, Siakam was in a clear bench role but made his impact felt whenever he stepped on the court.
The transformation Siakam made from his rookie to sophomore campaign was one of the most dramatic in recent memory. Many players improve significantly from between their first and second years, but few totally revamp their playing style and skill-set.
As a rookie, Siakam served in an energizer bunny type role. He played extremely hard, crashed the offensive boards, and picked his spots offensively.