NBA All-Star Game: 3 players worthy of replacing Kevin Durant in the East
By Nick Andre
Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors
Considering the team can slide Giannis Antetokounmpo to the small forward position, Pascal Siakam would be a great addition to the starting lineup. The Toronto Raptors have been underdogs all season.
Despite the loss of Kyle Lowry in the offseason, the team has stayed afloat as one of the top eight teams in the Eastern Conference. The 2019 Most Improved Player has been one of the focal points in their success by bringing tremendous energy on both ends and showing leadership to the team.
Siakam is averaging 21 points per game along with 8.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals this season. The underrated factor in his game continues to be his ability to put the ball on the floor and create plays. He may have a smaller chance of taking Durant’s spot in the starting lineup but Siakam would fill in the role perfectly if given the chance.