Pascal Siakam’s father sent him to St. Andrew’s Seminary at eleven to follow a life in the Church. He wore the robes, learned the prayers, and carried the weight of expectation. Yet by fifteen, he felt destiny pulling in another direction. Initially inspired by his older brother, the youngest Siakam gained all the attention for his apparent athleticism and extremely high energy level at the Basketball Without Borders camp. And guess what, 18-year-old Pascal didn’t have much experience in the game. But one championship and an ECF Finals MVP later, the 31-year-old 2016’s 27th Draft Pick has become a valuable asset for the league.

However, this prized possession comes wrapped in a pricey garb. Indiana fully guaranteed Pascal Siakam’s four-year, $188 million pact, paying him an average of $47

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