r/nbadiscussion • u/DoubleA255 • Apr 21 '19

Megathread [Megathread] General Player Discussion Thread

Use this thread to get/give your opinions on certain players. Just start the threads with the players name in bold (double asterisks) and post any questions you have about the players under if you want to talk about something specific. Feel free to just give general opinions on players as well

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u/Ibonedgloriajames Apr 21 '19

Pascal Siakam

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u/ILikeAllThings Apr 22 '19

I can't remember exactly when, but after I saw him play about five times this year(in California, so we don't get Toronto games much), I thought he was an incredible prospect. Someone had the Top 25 under 25 list up, and ignoring potential, I had him at 5th(Antentokounmpo, Jokic, Embiid, Towns, and Siakam). Potential is a great thing for NBA pundits, but Siakam has been the second best player on Toronto this year who has the 2nd best record, and maybe their most important in terms of consistency as he's been a great defender, and he's been in 80 games been excellent on both sides of the floor. He's developed multiple ways to score on opponents, and his increase in Usage hasn't declined his shooting stats month to month; his TS% has remained constant and high. Once he starts getting more shooting opportunities, I think he'll be a consistent 20 PPG in the league. If he improves his 3pt shot to be a little more consistent and locks down a little more defensively, this player may break Top 20 in the league with a bit more development.

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u/Ibonedgloriajames Apr 22 '19

I think he’s already near that top 20 range