2017 NBA Manifesto
Pascal Siakam
PF, 6’9, 230lbs, 23 years old, 1 year of experience
Siakam started for the majority of the first half of his rookie season, until Ibaka was brought in, yet struggled in the role. While he projects as an interior defender with his length and athleticism, Siakam was overpowered at times and intimidated at others in his NBA outings, and needs to improve the strength in his core while cutting down the fouls. Offensively, he was limited to being a finisher, often off of lobs, but showing some touch on the hook shots and hitting enough mid-range jump shots to be projectable in that area. Again, though, he needs to get tougher, welcome the contact, finish through it, and go to the glass. Siakam had a run-out, showed some signs, showed some limitations, and now needs to go and work on them.
Player Plan: Three years of rookie scale salary remaining, and worth keeping and developing.
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PF, 6’9, 230lbs, 23 years old, 1 year of experience
Siakam started for the majority of the first half of his rookie season, until Ibaka was brought in, yet struggled in the role. While he projects as an interior defender with his length and athleticism, Siakam was overpowered at times and intimidated at others in his NBA outings, and needs to improve the strength in his core while cutting down the fouls. Offensively, he was limited to being a finisher, often off of lobs, but showing some touch on the hook shots and hitting enough mid-range jump shots to be projectable in that area. Again, though, he needs to get tougher, welcome the contact, finish through it, and go to the glass. Siakam had a run-out, showed some signs, showed some limitations, and now needs to go and work on them.
Player Plan: Three years of rookie scale salary remaining, and worth keeping and developing.
