Kyle Lowry Rues Botched Chances At Winning Second NBA Title

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Kyle Lowry frowns at the 2021-22 season for failing to vie for another NBA title
Lowry is fully aware that his NBA career is at a crossroads
The Heat valiantly tried to compete against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals

Kyle Lowry is undeniably a winner as he is the kind of player who pours it all out on the basketball court.

The six-time All-Star guard was on the cusp of winning another NBA title, but such was not meant to be.

The Miami Heat pushed the Boston Celtics to the limit but lost in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 96-100.

He finished the game with 15 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, backing up Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo who delivered with 35 and 25 markers respectively.

As far as Lowry is concerned, it is a bitter pill to swallow

“You don’t know how many more opportunities you will have to get back to this. And so for me, to be personally honest with you, it was a waste of a year. I only play to win championships. And so, it was fun, and I appreciate the guys, my teammates, and I appreciate the opportunity. But for me, it’s a waste of a year. You’re not playing for a championship, you’re not winning the championship, it’s a wasted year,” Lowry said after dropping Game 7 and losing the chance to face the Golden State Warriors for the 2021-22 NBA crown.

The disappointment in Lowry is understandable. At 36 years old, he is aware that his NBA days are numbered.

Hence, it comes as no surprise that he wants to join contending teams and hopefully one more NBA ring.

Although he played splendidly in the Heat’s last two games, his overall playoff averages leave a lot to be desired as he normed only 7.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds in 29.5 minutes of action.

The numbers were pretty far off from his career playoff averages of 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.5 rebounds.

There is no doubt that their comments of Lowry are likely part of not being able to compete for another NBA title.

Furthermore, there were other factors to consider, particularly players like Butler and Tyler Herro bugged by injuries.

Butler played his heart out after poor performances in Games 4 and 5. But lacking the support from guys like Adebayo and even Duncan Robinson were voids that were simply too much to fill.