How did Pascal Siakam go from the 27th pick to one of the world's best?

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Recorded08 Nov 2022

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Samson Folk brings on Ben Pfeifer to discuss Pascal Siakam's New Mexico State tape, and what it meant for his future. 1:08 - Pascal's late start in basketball 4:06 - What about Pascal's game was an easy translation to the NBA?5:28 - Translating the defense specifically6:30 - How often was Siakam "creating" at NM?8:05 - Did his post play at NM prepare him for the doubles he sees today?11:00 Does any of the NM tape suggest he would become this player?13:28 - The development of the jumper19:00 - Pascal's composure22:45 - Unique movement skills 25:53 - Proportions create advantages 30:07 - Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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