Kyle Lowry has unquestionably been an MVP candidate during the 2014-15 season, carrying his team while DeMar DeRozan rehabs and leading the Toronto Raptors to the top record in the Eastern Conference. He might not receive enough recognition for his exploits, but dont let a lack of publicity trump the work hes done on the court. The point guard has maintained his level of performance all season, though there was a rough patch in the middle of December. But how long can he be tasked with carrying this squad on both ends of the court? Though hes been incredible thus far, such a huge uptick in involvement can often lead to some wear and tear at the end of the season, especially when you play like a bowling ball. Lowrys 26.8 usage rate is the highest mark of his career, leaving last years then-career-high 22.9 in the dust. And when games are close, the ball ends up in his hands with even more frequency. During clutch situations, which NBA calls the last five minutes of games separated by five points or less, his usage rate skyrockets to 40.8. That trails only Kobe Bryant (49.6), James Harden (44.8) and Carmelo Anthony (41.6).
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:27:59 +0000
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