Pascal Siakam had a perfect big-camera tribute to Shaq during the NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam came to enjoy the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Siakam, who was selected as an injury replacement All-Star in the Eastern Conference, was hanging out on the sidelines with a vintage camcorder. It was delightful to watch Siakam experiment with the camera.
But it was not just because he is like former MLB star Randy Johnson and wanted to try his hand at sports photography. This was also a tribute to 15-time All-Star big man Shaquille O’Neal.
Take a look at the two players in a side-by-side comparison:
Siakam with the throwback fit @SHAQ pic.twitter.com/v8qmI7RVlH
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 19, 2023
It was such a legendary move when Shaq brought his camcorder to the NBA Dunk Contest in 2000, and it was awesome for Siakam to remember it with a salute.
This wasn’t the first time that Siakam tried bringing the camera out during NBA All-Star Weekend:
Pascal Siakam channeling '00 Shaq tonight at All-Star. @pskills43 pic.twitter.com/UCtl0S3c43
— THE SHIFT (@theshift_sports) February 18, 2023
This was such a fun decision from Siakam, even though Shaq once botched his name on TV.
Take a look at Siakam learning how to use the cameras when they were first delivered to him.
About to be a movie in SLC pic.twitter.com/ec05R5igUo
— pascal siakam (@pskills43) February 18, 2023
Siakam looked like he had a fun night, and hopefully, he is able to contribute well when he plays in the 2023 NBA All-Stae Game on Sunday Night.