The Pascal Siakam story has been delightful and important for the Raptors this season, and the emergence of a bona fide third star has helped the team at so many levels.
He’s helped take the pressure off the team’s two all-stars in Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry. He’s helped create space for shooters such as Fred VanVleet and Danny Green, and the fact that he’s been so dominant as a power forward has meant Serge Ibaka hasn’t had to spend more than a few minutes playing the position, and that’s allowed Ibaka to thrive.
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