Kyle Lowry

Heat guard Kyle Lowry drew the ire of the NBA Twitterverse for his frequent flopping throughout Game 7 against the Celtics.

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25)May 30, 2022 — ZUU//KOH (@okramikey)May 30, 2022 Of course, NBA fans couldn’t help but mock Kyle Lowry for his antics. — VideoMixtape.com (@VideoMixtape_)May 30, 2022 — Tony Clements (@TonyCMKE)May 30, 2022 Lowry will do everything he can to win.

The Miami Heat are set to play Game 7 on Sunday. They need Kyle Lowry to keep being the future HOFer that he is in Game 7 to win it.

So yes, his raw production of the 18 points, four rebounds, and 10 assists were greatly needed in this one, but for a guy like Lowry, it’s bigger than that. That was moments after he had hit what was probably the biggest shot of the game for the Miami Heat though. After appearing as though he wouldn’t improve at all, health-wise, heading into Game 6, he came out and had his best game of the series when his team needed it the most.

A look at Kyle Lowry's postseason, which included a hamstring injury and poor shooting. And notes on Tyler Herro and more.

But these guys were so committed to the challenge that they are willing to do whatever it took to get themselves out there and compete and really compete at a high level physically. “He can get it going in a hurry. “If it was the regular season, there was no chance he would have played. It just shows you the mental toughness of the guys in the locker room.” You don’t know how many more opportunities you will have to get back to this, so for me, honestly it was a waste of a year. I think Tyler would have helped in this series, to be able to have another playmaker, a guy that could get into those gaps and make those plays in between that are not necessarily scripted or play call actions. We had guys that the day after the season were getting surgeries. “I wish I would have been able to play a little bit better, at a higher level, but I didn’t,” Lowry said. ▪ Tyler Herro’s absence was felt in this series. “I was out there playing. But for me, it’s a waste of a year. You’re... not winning a championship, it’s a wasted year.”

Kyle Lowry played a major role in the Heat's Game 6 win over the Celtics that pushed the Eastern Conference Finals to seven games.

And then sometimes he’ll just make a big-time play at the end of the clock. He just knows how to manage a game. “And that’s orchestrating our offense, it’s just those timely moments during key times of the game where the ball needs to go here it needs to go.

Kyle Lowry had an excellent bounce-back game against the Boston Celtics in Game 6 despite fouling out late in the game. Lowry had 18 points and 10 assists ...

While Lowry didn't quite get what he wanted on this particular play, he stayed down on the floor for a while after. A Celtics staff member, however, simply started mopping around the prone Lowry as if simply waiting for him to get up, with many fans thinking that it was quite a savage move from the staffer: Kyle Lowry had an excellent bounce-back game against the Boston Celtics in Game 6 despite fouling out late in the game.

Kyle Lowry wasn't pulling any punches after his Miami Heat were eliminated from the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 7 on Sunday night.

So it was fun, and I appreciate the guys, my teammates and I appreciate the opportunity but for me, it was like a waste of a year. We look forward to the opportunity of getting better over the summer and getting back to this opportunity.” You’re not winning a championship, it was a waste of a year.” Finishing this season with 53 wins and the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Heat are expected to be among the NBA’s top teams once again. “And so for me personally, honestly, it was a waste of a year. “My personal life has been a bit different for me this year, but I’m given an opportunity to play basketball, and anytime I get a chance to play I’m really happy to do it.

Miami Heat PG Kyle Lowry struggling in the playoffs only confirmed that the Toronto Raptors moved off the Hall of Fame legend at the best possible time.

In fact, the 36-year-old Lowry started to show his age in a very concerning way against Boston. While Lowry was solid in the regular season, averaging 13.4 points and 7.5 assists per game, it will be hard for Heat fans to forget the Boston series. Not only did Lowry fail to make the Finals, but it came in an embarrassing fashion.

Former Toronto Raptors great Kyle Lowry calls his first year with the Miami Heat a 'waste' after being eliminated in the playoffs by the Boston Celtics.

You're not playing for a championship -- you're not winning a championship, it's a wasted year." But for me, it's a waste of a year. For the series, he averaged just 9.4 points on 28.6% shooting, scoring three points total in games four and five combined.

Getty Kyle Lowry #7 of the Miami Heat shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern ...

“I wish I would have been able to play a little bit better, at a higher level, but I didn’t,” Lowry said during the postgame press conference, refusing to offer any excuses for his poor performance on the nagging hamstring injury. But for me, it’s a waste of a year. Lowry, who missed eight of the Heat’s playoff games due to a hamstring injury, was even worse from beyond the arc, shooting 13-of-54, a 24.1% accuracy.

The Heat nearly reached the NBA Finals, but Kyle Lowry really struggled in the playoffs. Should Miami try to find an upgrade?

While he can still be effective as a complementary piece, the Heat cannot afford to rely on Kyle Lowry as a primary option. However, if the Heat are truly looking to make the championship jump, they must address making upgrades. If the Heat can flip Lowry for an improved offensive point guard, they could find their missing piece. The franchise outperformed most expectations that were set for them by a great deal. Lowry put up 13.4 points per game in the regular season and 7.8 in the postseason. The 2021-22 season was a great success for the Miami Heat. Their 53-29 record secured first place in the East. They also were just one game short of heading to the NBA Finals after their Game 7 loss. However, on offense he is unable to fill the role that is expected. The lack of star power and offensive ability was one of the most noteworthy takeaways from the Heat in these playoffs. Lowry did not prove to be the postseason solution the franchise had hoped for and struggled throughout while also missing time with a hamstring injury. Attempting to upgrade at the point guard position to find a guy closer to his prime would benefit the team greatly. Miami elected to hand Lowry a three-year, $85 million contract in a deal. Lowry came to the Heat in a sign-and-trade agreement this past offseason.

Kyle Lowry was expecting a lot more. Kyle Lowry was a huge get for the Miami Heat this season. After playing numerous seasons with the Toronto Raptors, ...

In one game, Lowry scored zero points and it was clear that he was struggling with his shooting. Essentially, Lowry felt as though it was all for nothing, which is precisely how he didn't want his first season with the team to go.\r\n“It was a wasted year. Lowry brought championship pedigree to this Heat team and unfortunately, it didn't pay off all the way as the Heat lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.\r\nLowry experienced some injuries throughout the postseason and in the ECF, Lowry was disappointing at times.

The Miami Heat's dream for an NBA Championship just went up in flames as they lost Game 7 at home in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Boston Celtics.

Taking on the expiring contract of Russell Westbrook and allowing him to run the offense rather than having him be a spot-up shooter will help both teams. The Lakers were a dismal 33-49 this season, depending on LeBron James to not only be their leading scorer and be second on both the rebounding and assists list. Both the Lakers and the Heat need to freshen up their rosters. Kyle Lowry is not the All-Star caliber point guard he was just a few seasons ago, but the expectation from him will reduce in LA. Everyone knows that LeBron James is the primary facilitator on the Lakers, so there is no reason for that to change, especially as LeBron continues to age. He is due to be paid soon, and considering the financial situation of both teams, that extension can only be given by these teams if he truly earns that money. While there is a lot of fantasizing in La La Land about what the Lakers can add this off-season to return to contention next season. The Heat can add shooters in the off-season at the fraction of the cost associated with Duncan Robinson, who was out of the rotation for Miami through most of the playoffs. The Lakers paid him last season with the hopes he takes a leap into being a more dependable co-star behind LeBron and Anthony Davis. However, THT barely held on to a rotation spot, and that too because the Lakers didn't have the strong depth to fill in for him. This might be the shake-up Miami Heat needs and maybe a solution to their point guard woes. Considering the fact that Westbrook will expire as compared to the Lakers taking Lowry and Robinson's longer contracts under their name means the Lakers could negotiate the Heat out of demanding a first-round pick. With players like Tyler Herro out of the squad and Kyle Lowry dealing with an injury, it was clear that the Heat needed guards who can create scoring opportunities for themselves and for others while being available on a consistent basis. If there is any place where Russell Westbrook can thrive once again, it is in Miami. His mentality and ethos of working is shared by everyone in the organization and will be appreciated more.