Kyle Lowry knows better now as he has taken a detour on the road that Stanley Johnson and Kent Bazemore took before him, and instead followed the lead of his coach, Dwane Casey.
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After subtly slighting LeBron James in an interview right after the Toronto Raptors clinched a ticket to the conference finals for a date with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyle Lowry made a last minute clarification on his subtle yet pointed words to LeBron James.
#Raptors G Kyle Lowry says of LeBron "I would never throw any shade on one of the greatest players in the history of basketball."
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) May 17, 2016
After all that James has been through in his 13-year career, opposing players should know that engaging, and enraging, the four-time Most Valuable Player mentally could have dire consequences to their teams’ chances. Especially for the Raptors, who will be facing a very well-rested James.
Not only did he enjoy the extra the days off thanks to sweeping their previous playoff foes, but his usage rate also indicates that he is now carrying a significantly less burden on his shoulders.
Kyle Lowry has always been known for his headstrong personality, but that attitude needs to be shown on the court instead of behind the microphone.
