As we enter 2019, the Toronto Raptors are in first place in the Eastern Conference with a 28-11 record. The Raptors as a team have struggled early with injuries. Kyle Lowry has missed nine games. Kawhi Leonard is working his way back and still sitting out back-to-back games. The one constant early in the season has been Pascal Siakam.
Siakam has only missed one game. He has been the team’s starting power forward in all but two games. Siakam is among the front-runner for Most Improved Player. He is averaging career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals and minutes.