The Indiana Pacers took a risk when they acquired Pascal Siakam just before his free agency. They then re-signed him, and his All-Star berth proves it was all worth it.

Forward Pascal Siakam has particularly enjoyed this All-Star selection because it's his first time going as a member of the Pacers.

So far this season, Siakam is averaging 20.5 points per game and is shooting an average of 53% from the field.

Pacers forward Pascal Siakam was selected to the All-Star Game on Thursday as a reserve. It’s his third selection and his first with the Pacers. But, it never gets old for him. He said he still has a similar reaction to when he made his first All-Star Game.

Pascal Siakam led seven Pacers in double figures as Indiana blew an 18-point lead but held off the Hawks in the fourth quarter.