Former Toronto Raptors player Pascal Siakam, now with the Indiana Pacers, visits Toronto to surprise a group of students participating in the Data Dunkers program through his PS43 foundation. The program teaches foundational data science skills using basketball statistics.
Pascal Siakam might no longer play for the Toronto Raptors , but his feelings for the city have remained unchanged.
And on Monday, Siakam surprised a group of students at an event that had taken part in the Data Dunkers program run through his PS43 foundation, which helps to teach students "foundational data science skills through basketball statistics in a fun and inclusive environment," as per its description. "We always know that technology is the next big thing, and knowing certain communities, just not having the resources, it's finding different skills that the kids can learn . I think you make time for things that are important. No matter how tired you are, no matter what's happening, I think you can always find time to touch into the community."
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