Worst Option: Kyle Lowry
Raise your hand if you expected Kyle Lowry to be the worst player in Miami’s rotation on a run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Now, put your hand down, and stop lying to yourself and others.
Still, that’s exactly what he’s been to date. The veteran floor general was averaging 5.6 points and 4.3 assists per game in the playoffs before recording 18 points, four rebounds, and 10 assists in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Granted, he’s been dealing with a hamstring issue. Unfortunately, health issues tend to linger by 36.
Kyle Lowry may be washed. That’s a harsh reality, but that doesn’t make it any less true. The New York Knicks shouldn’t put themselves in a position to find out. The players they’re paying comparable salaries to all have the potential to exceed his production next season.
Why is Kyle Lowry a worse option than John Wall? Well, for starters, Wall won’t be an option at all unless he’s bought out. If he is, he should be available for the veteran’s minimum. On the other hand, Lowry is still under contract until 2023-24. The Knicks would have to trade for his salary.
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They should meet that proposition with a resounding no. Furthermore, Wall at least has some intrigue. We’re not sure what he could be next season. On the other hand, there’s evidence to suggest that Kyle Lowry might not be what the Knicks need: a starting-caliber point guard.
