Pascal Siakam finds it difficult to remain positive in the Raptors’ disappointing season

Toronto Raptors Forward Pascal Siakam He is enjoying his best statistical season in his seven-year NBA history, but his exceptional individual output isn’t translating into enough wins for the team.

Although the Raptors managed to surpass expectations in 2021-22 and were the fifth seed in Eastern Conference, they are now at 16-21. They are fighting for a place in the play-in tournament because of this record.

Toronto is 3-7 over its past 10 games, and the run of defeats is starting to take a toll on players, including Siakam, an NBA champion who has only experienced one losing season over his career — the infamous “Tampa Tank” campaign in 2020-21 in which the Raptors played home games in Florida.

Siakam said to reporters that it was easier to remain positive even when you lose, especially if you are passionate about the game like I am. per TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. “I want to win, and I want a reward for (the work). It’s difficult to remain positive when you don’t have it. We must stay together.”

Trade rumours have been circulating about the Raptors’ inability to find consistency. already started to swirl Prior to the February 9 deadline. Numerous Raptors players, including Siakam have seen their names in reports. Toronto’s front office is close to making a decision on this core.

Reigning Rookies of the Year Scottie Barnes Isn’t going anywhere. Fred VanVleet Gary Trent Jr. Siakam is free to opt out of her contracts after the season. O.G. O.G.

The Raptors aren’t likely to have it any easier as 11 of their next fifteen games will be against teams that are above.500. The Raptors begin a six-game homestand Wednesday, against the Milwaukee Bucks That could be their guideline for the rest of the season.

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