Pascal Siakam Accidentally Thanks Raptors Instead Of Pacers After Signing Extension

During Pascal Siakam’s press conference regarding his contract extension with the Indiana Pacers, Siakam accidentally thanked his former team, the Toronto Raptors.

Siakam, a key contributor to the Raptors’ 2019 championship run, was officially re-signed as a Pacer on Monday after bagging a lucrative multi-year contract extension. 

“I want to thank the Raptors- ummm the, the the Pacers organization just for trusting me…”

Pascal Siakam accidentally thanked the Raptors after signing Pacers extension. pic.twitter.com/2bIr6XisKM

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Siakam’s verbal slip quickly went viral. NBA fans took to social media, sharing the clip with amusement and lighthearted jokes.