As veterans, Siakam disappointed the team for most of his rookie season.
Compared to Antetokounmpo, who was also born in 1994, his performance on the court seemed reckless, although Antetokounmpo had already become an All-Star starter.
Siakam was overly confident in his talent, but the NBA is another matter.
He approached NBA games with an NCAA mindset, which naturally led to shocking outcomes.
After a season of harsh learning, Siakam developed an apprentice mindset, practically starting from zero to rebuild his game philosophy.
Though the journey was tough, it successfully transformed his play style by season's end.
He started to play like a modern inside player, utilizing his excellent physical conditions to expand his defensive coverage, and knowing that in the NBA, only attacking with his dominant hand could pose a threat, hence he resolutely abandoned the fancy maneuvers with his non-dominant hand.
