Replaced by Kawhi Leonard this season, Kyle Lowry was previously the Toronto Raptors best player for half a decade. He’s never led in points per game, he doesn’t look like an elite defender, and yet his advanced & on/off numbers show his impact.
The Raptors will be without that impact for the foreseeable future. On New Year’s Day, the Toronto Raptors announced Kyle Lowry received anti-inflammatory injections in his lower back. He currently has no timetable for his return.
Toronto will miss Lowry’s 14.4 points per game. They’ll miss his 9.