Pacers’ Pascal Siakam Gets Honest About Adjusting to Tyrese Haliburton Injury

The Indiana Pacers are adjusting their lineup for the upcoming season following the loss of Tyrese Haliburton, who will miss the entire season due to a torn Achilles tendon suffered during Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

With Haliburton out, Pascal Siakam is expected to become the team's primary leader and most consistent player. During a private workout, Siakam emphasized the need for collective effort and role acceptance, noting that not every player needs to score heavily but must contribute in other ways such as defense and playmaking.

Siakam, who has championship experience, stressed the importance of effort and doing the "little things" to win games. He expressed willingness to adapt his role—whether scoring or supporting—to help the team succeed, highlighting his all-around stats from last season as evidence of his versatility and team-first mentality.