Pascal Siakam

Pascal Siakam

#43PF · Indiana Pacers

Age 319 yrs expNew Mexico State
C
CVI
C
Sentiment
B
Performance
Fan Verdict

Fan Verdict

Grade this player:

Career StatsB

YearGPPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3PT%FT%
Career68518.56.63.60.90.649.7%34.2%75.3%
2025-265623.86.63.91.10.448.4%36.0%68.2%
2024-252320.56.33.41.20.751.3%42.7%71.3%
2023-241721.67.53.80.80.454.1%29.8%61.9%

Current Contract

Length

3 years

Total Value

$94.5M

AAV

$31.5M/yr

Contract Value Index (CVI)

C
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Pascal Siakam's contract with the Indiana Pacers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $31.5M per year over 3 years, this is a max contract at the maximum allowed salary. Pascal's deal falls in the max tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 31, Pascal still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The max contract structure means Pascal's salary is artificially capped — the CVI accounts for the compression between market value and allowed salary. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.

Performance Analysis

B
#9 of 83 Power Forwards
FCA+

Pascal Siakam earns a B Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Power Forward. Across 685 career games, Pascal has averaged 18.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. Pascal's strongest metric is FG% at 4971.2, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 3.6, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Pascal ranks 9th in overall performance. Pascal is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the Indiana Pacers.

Current Sentiment

C
Mixed
NegativeNeutralPositive

Siakam's All-Star selection signals respect despite mixed regular season performance and injury concerns. His B-grade production raises questions about consistency and on-court impact for Indiana. The $31.5M contract is debatable—solid for depth, questionable as core piece investment. All-Star honor represents biggest positive narrative, counteracting occasional trade speculation whispers. Fans cautiously optimistic he elevates in playoffs, but concerns linger about durability and role clarity.

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Transaction History

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