Kyle Lowry is 34 years old on the last year of his contract in Toronto. He’s a bulldog. He’s a leader. He’s a different version of Marcus Smart. Lowry also may be exactly what the Boston Celtics are missing: a point guard who doesn’t always need the ball in his hands to be effective.
Compare usage rates: Lowry 21% vs Kemba 29%
Yes Kemba is having a serious off year. Do I believe that he will figure it out? Absolutely. But it still doesn’t change the equation: Kemba Walker isn’t the missing piece to a title. Given his size it’s obvious that he never was.
At 34 years old I believe that Lowry still at least has 3 solid years left. He’s never been a high percentage shooter. He’s never been the quickest player on the floor. Lowry is savvy and tough. Those qualities tend age very well. And as far as resigning him in the offseason...why would he leave Tatum, Brown & Smart.
Is Lowry enough to get us a title?
Nope.
Danny would still need to use the TPE to get us a viable 4 off the bench. Aaron Gordon or Harrison Barnes would be nice but what would the cost be? Pritchard is becoming untouchable with his 3 point shot and defense. I’m actually glad I’m not Danny Ainge right now.
Romeo & Kemba would absolutely need to be included in a trade for Lowry. Masai Ujiri is too good a GM to get anything less for Lowry. At first it would look like the Raptors fleeced the Celtics, but winning a championship this year or next would change that narrative fairly quickly.
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