Indiana Pacers Forward Pascal Siakam Named 2026 NBA All-Star

Siakam earns his fourth All-Star selection, second straight, despite Pacers' poor record.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 7:55pm

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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam has been named a 2026 NBA All-Star, his fourth selection to the game and second consecutive. Siakam, 31, has been an All-Star in each of his full seasons with the Pacers since being traded to the team in 2023-24. Despite the Pacers having the fourth-worst record in the NBA at the time of the All-Star selections, Siakam's individual performance has been excellent, averaging 23.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.

Why it matters

Siakam's All-Star selection is notable because the Pacers have struggled mightily this season, sitting at just 13-36 at the time of the announcement. Typically, players on teams with such poor records do not make the All-Star team, but Siakam's individual stats and impact have been undeniable, proving he is still one of the league's elite players regardless of his team's record.

The details

Siakam will be making his fourth All-Star appearance, with his previous selections coming in 2020, 2023, and 2025. He is the eighth player in Pacers history to be named an All-Star multiple times. Siakam's All-Star candidacy was bolstered by the fact that he is one of only a handful of players this season averaging at least 23.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.

  • Siakam was named a 2026 NBA All-Star on Sunday, February 2, 2026.
  • Siakam has been an All-Star in each of his full seasons with the Pacers since being traded to the team in the middle of the 2023-24 campaign.

The players

Pascal Siakam

A 31-year-old forward for the Indiana Pacers who has been named an NBA All-Star four times in his career, including in each of the last two seasons.

T.J. McConnell

A guard for the Indiana Pacers who praised Siakam's All-Star-caliber performance this season despite the team's poor record.

Kevin Pritchard

The President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers, who expressed no doubt that Siakam deserved to be named an All-Star.

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What they’re saying

“It would be great. I think, obviously, something that you want to accomplish as a player. It would be dope if I can make it. It would be a testament to the hard work and dedication and no matter what, just continue to fight.”

— Pascal Siakam

“No doubt in my mind.”

— Kevin Pritchard, President of Basketball Operations, Indiana Pacers

“I know Pascal is an All-Star. That's for certain. Without him, I think we would probably have one win. That just says a lot about Pascal, him going out there and giving it his all every game. He doesn't miss games.”

— T.J. McConnell, Guard, Indiana Pacers

What’s next

The 2026 NBA All-Star game will take place in Los Angeles at the Inuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and will feature the debut of the USA versus World format. Siakam will represent the World team and the Indiana Pacers at the event.

The takeaway

Despite playing for one of the NBA's worst teams this season, Pascal Siakam's individual excellence has been undeniable, earning him his fourth career All-Star selection and second straight. Siakam's performance has been a bright spot for the struggling Pacers, showcasing his status as one of the league's elite players.