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New York Knicks: Intriguing Point Guards Who Will Be Free Agents In 2017

By Maxwell Ogden

November 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) dribbles the ball during the second half of a 90-85 win over the Charlotte Hornets at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) dribbles the ball during the second half of a 90-85 win over the Charlotte Hornets at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Kyle Lowry, Player Option

Age: 30 (3/25/1986)
Experience: 11th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .463/.417/.826
2016-17 Season Averages: 37.7 MPG, 22.8 PPG, 6.9 APG, 4.7 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 3.3 3PM

Prior to joining the Toronto Raptors, Kyle Lowry was bouncing around rotations with the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. He found some stability in Houston, but he’s become a perennial All-Star since making the move to Toronto.

With free agency looming, the soon to be 31-year-old will have an opportunity to sign a max contract that many around the NBA believes he deserves.

In Toronto, Lowry has become a three-time All-Star and 2016 All-NBA Third Team honoree. He’s achieved that status by leading the Raptors to three consecutive Atlantic Division titles and an Eastern Conference Finals appearances.

With a well-rounded skill set and an invaluable ability to play at a high level on both ends of the floor, Lowry is the perfect point guard for just about any team in the NBA.

Lowry is the type of player who makes his teammates better and does what’s necessary to account for their remaining weaknesses. That much is proven by Lowry ranking in the Top 5 in the NBA in Real Plus-Minus.

If the Knicks were to steal Lowry from the Raptors, it would be a power move that would stabilize the 2016-17 NBA regular season.

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