Pascal Siakam
#43PF · Indiana Pacers
Day-to-Day
Eastern Conference Finals MVP '25All-NBA 3rd Team '22All-NBA 2nd Team '20MIP '19
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Height
6'8"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
32
College
New Mexico State
Experience
9 yrs
Wingspan
7'3.3"
Reach
8'11.5"
Hand Size
9.25" × 10"
D+
A+
C-
A-
N/A
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The Verdict on Pascal, in One Read
On the field, Pascal Siakam grades out as a middling PF for Indiana Pacers (C- Impact). That places him 11th of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 691 | 24.0 | 6.6 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 48.4% | 34.2% | 75.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 62 | 24.0 | 6.6 | 3.8 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakA-LongevityLong CareerRecentA-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 62 | 24.0 | 6.6 | 3.8 | 48.4% | B+ B+ |
| 2024-25 | | 78 | 20.2 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 51.9% | A- A- |
| 2023-24 | | 80 | 21.7 | 7.1 | 4.3 | 53.6% | B+ B+ |
| 2022-23 |  | 71 | 24.2 | 7.8 | 5.8 | 48.0% | A- A- |
| 2021-22 | | 68 | 22.8 | 8.5 | 5.3 | 49.4% | A- A- |
| 2020-21 | | 56 | 21.4 | 7.2 | 4.5 | 45.5% | A- A- |
| 2019-20 | | 60 | 22.9 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 45.3% | A- A- |
| 2018-19 | | 80 | 16.9 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 54.9% | B+ B+ |
| 2017-18 | | 81 | 7.3 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 50.8% | C- C- |
| 2016-17 | | 55 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 50.2% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/3 | @ CHA | L 108-129 | 34 | 30 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13-24 | 2-4 | -11 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$146.8M
Guaranteed
$94.5M
AAV
$45.6M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Earning a D+ Contract Value Index, Pascal Siakam's 3-year pact reflects Indiana's read on rotation impact. At $45.6M annually for an established veteran entering his 30s, Siakam's deal carries the weight of a near-max commitment to a player performing at a B+ level—respectable, but not elite enough to fully justify the salary in a league where positional wings and versatile forwards command premium rates at this price point. His 2025-26 season numbers (24.0 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 3.8 APG across 62 games) represent reliable, all-around production, and his fourth All-Star selection plus 2025 Eastern Conference Finals MVP award underpin his star credibility in the marketplace. Yet the CVI grade acknowledges a structural mismatch: Siakam is a quality starter on a high-end salary for a player whose age (32) and career stage (established veteran) suggest he's past his peak value window, and three additional years of this commitment ties substantial cap resources to a declining asset trajectory. The sentimentContext framing—solid mid-tier starter rather than franchise cornerstone—captures the tension precisely: his clutch moments and winning performances earn widespread media goodwill, but his individual impact doesn't align with the financial commitment Indiana has made. With the Pacers mired at 19-63 and the playoffs just days away, this contract underscores the challenge of pairing premium veteran salary with roster construction shortfalls.
Performance Analysis
B+
#11 of 84 Power Forwards
F
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Pascal's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Pascal Compares at the Position
Pascal Siakam ranks 11th of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Pascal between Julius Randle (A-) just ahead and John Collins (B) just behind.
Graded higher
Julius RandleMinnesota TimberwolvesA-Miles BridgesCharlotte HornetsB+OG AnunobyNew York KnicksB+Pascal SiakamB+
Graded lower
John CollinsLos Angeles ClippersTransaction History
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About this player
Pascal Siakam is a veteran in his 9th NBA season listed at PF for the Indiana Pacers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Pascal Siakam, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D+, Performance B+, Sentiment A+.
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