NBA All-Star Game 2018-19: All-Star caliber forwards

#4 Pascal Siakam

Action from Toronto Raptors v Los Angeles Clippers

A lot of Toronto fans saw OG Anunoby as the superior talent heading into the season, but with Siakam moving into the starting power forward role and Anunoby replacing him on the bench rotation, things have immediately become clear as to who the more valuable player is at the moment.

Siakam was a late first-round pick with tons of untapped potential, for he'd only started playing organized basketball at the age of 18. Nick Nurse has been able to channel much of that already, resulting in Siakam becoming one of the worst player to guard for any 4 or 5 in this league. He has a spin move that nobody on this planet can stop, and he moves like a gazelle given his incredible height and wingspan.

With time, the untamed lion that Siakam often resembles on court will turn into a wily predator, breaking defenses down with his drive-and-kick moves or shooting them to victory from the perimeter. He's the frontrunner for Most Improved Player honours this season, and with good reason.