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Golden State Warriors: 5 Toughest NBA Finals individual match ups

By Tony Pesta

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors runs on during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors runs on during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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3. Pascal Siakam

No one has had a more impressive breakout season this year than Pascal Siakam. The lanky forward for the Toronto Raptors has burst onto the scene and has been the X-Factor for his team’s success so far.

Averaging 16.9 points and 6.9 rebounds in the regular season, Siakam is a deadly transition player with the skills to rebound and push the tempo. He is very much a prototype version of Kawhi Leonard and should be feared moving forward in his career.

However, as he is only 24 years old, we are seeing some predictable inconsistencies. He is playing at the highest stage right now and it has clearly impacted his game, as he has had multiple stinker performances.

Still, this hasn’t stopped him from having an absurd impact on both ends of the floor. His length makes him a great defender while he has shown no fear in taking the big shot at the end of the game. Even if he hasn’t been on fire offensively, he is keeping the defense honest with his relentless attacks.

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