Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam explained the viral video of him rolling his eyes during the pregame huddle before Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam went viral on social media after Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder — not just for his explosive dunk during the game, but also for a bizarre pregame moment.
A video showing Siakam in the pregame huddle rolling his eyes and appearing "possessed" quickly made the rounds online. The clip sparked reactions across social media — including from Siakam himself, who addressed it after the game.
"Myles [Turner] showed me the video," Siakam said with a laugh. "They said I looked like a demon? I mean, I wish I had like a 30-point game or something — like the spirit took over."
"I try to close my eyes, thinking they’re closed, but sometimes they’re not. I have to remind myself, like, ‘Yo, close your eyes.’ It used to happen a lot more — I always have to be conscious of it."
"Hey, at least they’re talking about it. Talking about me," he said.
Now, Siakam and the Pacers are gearing up for a do-or-die Game 7 of the NBA Finals, which tips off Sunday in Oklahoma City. The veteran forward is chasing his second NBA championship.
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