From JLew1050: Valuable playoff reps coming for Raptors’ young forwards:
Meanwhile, the spotlight will be on Siakam. Even if the offence is more balanced than it was a year ago, he’s the guy they’ll turn to when they need a bucket, or two, or three. There will be moments, maybe even games, where he’ll have to carry the scoring load.
“For me, personally, I just felt like it’s been a really good season and a learning experience for me – just being able to be out there on the floor, seeing different things and adapting,” Siakam said. “For my journey and who I am as a person and as a basketball player, that’s something that’s always kind of excited me and helped me reach new heights, and I’m excited about the challenge.
The four-month hiatus has been a double-edged sword for Siakam. One on hand, he feels refreshed after having a rare opportunity to rest in the middle of a long and demanding season. On the other, he’s not used to being away from the court for lengthy periods of time. With the NBA ramping up again and, hopefully, resuming the season at the end of the month – the Raptors’ first game back comes against the Lakers on Aug. 1 – Siakam and Anunoby have some catching up to do, but they’re certainly not alone in that regard.
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