When the Toronto Raptors selected Pascal Siakam in the 2016 NBA Draft, no one really knew what to expect from the New Mexico State product. Basketball, beyond a recreational level, was still a relatively new experience.
Picked with the 27th pick in the draft, Siakam was the definition of a project. A player that had all the athletic tools to be successful, but he was a very raw prospect. Whether or not the Raptors could pry that potential out of him would be an interesting process.
Now, heading into Siakam’s fourth season, we know the answer.