Siakam is absolutely having an all-star calibre season — statistically and by any subjective eye test — but will it be enough?
And you have to wonder if that’s going to costand by any subjective eye test — but will it be enough?And that’s a shame, and also may end up being a direct indictment of Toronto’s current predicament in the Eastern Conference.There are three frontcourt starter positions for the East when they are announced tonight and they will go to some combination ofThe coaches will select the backups — three for the frontcourt and two in the backcourt along with two “wild card” selections.
The backcourt, which may get both wild-card spots, are another issue given the depth of backcourt talent on winning teams. The thing that’s most impressive about Siakam’s season is that even when he doesn’t look flashy or dominant, he is., for instance. He put up all-star numbers for sure — 26 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, one turnover, two steals and two blocked shots in less than 35 minutes – but somewhat “quietly” led Toronto to one of its best wins of the season. He dominated in the flow of the game and didn’t hold back any of his teammates.
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