Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry has put together a fantastic career across his 19 years in the NBA. He has been named an All-Star six times, made an All-NBA team in 2016, and won a championship with the Toronto Raptors. He has affectionately earned the nickname “GROAT” for Greatest Raptor of All Time.
As Lowry’s career begins to wind down, the Philadelphia native is finishing it out with the 76ers. He is playing a mentor type of role at this stage of his career, but can still produce in spurts when used the right way.
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In terms of his Hall of Fame chances, ESPN has placed him in the “veterans on the bubble” category along with guys like DeMar DeRozan and Jrue Holiday, for examples:
Guards Lowry and Holiday have very similar cases, and while their raw stats might not look Hall-worthy, they should get boosts as consummate winners and respected all-around contributors.
Lowry has career averages of 13.9 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.2 rebounds. He was phenomenal in his nine years in Toronto when he and DeRozan helped turn the Raptors into a legitimate contender in the East.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: What Hall of Fame chance does Sixers veteran guard Kyle Lowry have?