Kyle Lowry may no longer be an All-Star level player, but there’s no doubt that he’s still a productive starting-caliber point guard. Last season with the Miami Heat, Kyle Lowry averaged 13.4 PPG, 4.5 RPG, and 7.5 APG. Those are solid numbers, and it is clear that Kyle Lowry is transitioning into a pass-first style of play and taking on less of an offensive load.
On the defensive end, Kyle Lowry is well-known for being a pest that is able to aggravate players due to his exquisite knowledge of the game. Lowry is notably a master at taking charges from other players, even if he sometimes exaggerates the contact that is present. That exaggeration of contact has led some people to believe that Kyle Lowry is a flopper.
Tim Hardaway Thinks Kyle Lowry Should Stop Flopping
Kyle Lowry consistently taking charges and contact from other players often ends up with him on the ground. He is a smaller point guard that is entering the tail end of his career, and it seems as though some believe that his “flopping” is detrimental to his durability.
Former Miami Heat All-Star Tim Hardaway has stated that Kyle Lowry needs to “stop falling”, claiming that this is the reason that the point guard is “getting hurt”. Hardaway added that the Heat “need” Kyle Lowry to be playing at the point guard position, also noting that Lowry could potentially play “100 percent at a high level” if he stopped “falling on the floor”. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel relayed the news.
“He needs to stop falling. That’s why he’s getting hurt. And I’m going to say this, I love Kyle. Kyle Lowry, I love what he does out there on the court. I just wish he would stop flopping. I think keep that at a minimum.
“You keep falling on the floor, you keep falling on the floor, you keep falling on the floor, yes, you’re going to get injured, yes you’re going to get hurt, yes it’s going to keep you out of the lineup. I think that’s what’s really hurt him, flopping and falling all the time. Stop falling all the time.”
“The Heat need you at point guard. They don’t need you on the bench not playing. They need you to be on the court playing 100 percent at a high level, just like you did in Toronto. You can do it if you stop falling on the floor so much.”
It remains to be seen if Kyle Lowry ends up heeding Tim Hardaway’s words. This is sound advice, but taking charges and frustrating opponents has consistently been a part of Kyle Lowry’s game in the past.
As of right now, Kyle Lowry is likely focused on getting in the best shape possible ahead of the Miami Heat’s training camp. Hopefully, we see the point guard have a productive season, and his all-around offensive game will be crucial for the Miami Heat next season.
