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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Pacers forward Pascal Siakam was selected as a reserve for the NBA All-Star Game.

This is Siakam’s third All-Star nod, and his first since the 2022-23 season.

He’s averaging 20.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game for the Pacers this season. Siakam has played and started in every game so far.

Siakam is also having easily his best season from beyond the arc, shooting 41.8% from three, a career high.

He had his highest scoring game as a Pacer on Wednesday, putting up 36 points in their win against the Pistons.

After the game, Siakam was asked what it would mean if he was selected as an All-Star.

“I’m blessed to be a part of this team,” Siakam said. “The support that I’ve had since I’ve been here has been just amazing. I don’t think I’ve had an organization just showing so much support from top to bottom but it’s been awesome and I’m so grateful for it. It would mean a lot to represent the Pacers out there in All-Star Weekend.”

His teammate Tyrese Haliburton had no doubt that Siakam deserved to be an All-Star when he was asked on Tuesday.

“It’s no question,” Haliburton said. “Just ask the coaches. Ask other players. It’s not a debate. People just got to use their eyes and watch the game.”

Haliburton added that Pascal’s been helping to lead the charge for the Pacers in flipping their season around. After starting the season 9-14, the Pacers are 17-6 in their last 23 games.

NBA coaches select the All-Star reserves. Haliburton said the coaches typically reward winning and playing the right way, and Siakam does just that.

This is Siakam’s second year and first full season with the Pacers. He was acquired in January 2024 for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, and three first round picks.

The Pacers re-signed Siakam as a free agent in July for a four-year deal worth $189.5 million.

He was critical in the Pacers run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2024. Siakam led the Pacers in scoring in the postseason, averaging 21.6 points per game.

The All-Star Game is on Sunday, February 16 at 8 p.m. EST.