Chris Paul, Garrett Temple, Mike Conley, TJ McConnell and Fred VanVleet. A majority of point guards were cited first by league GMs when asked about active players likely to pursue careers in coaching.
According to the Sixers, one name must be added to this list: Kyle Lowry (which was cited later in the survey). “ I can imagine him becoming a head coach one day. “, says his current coach, Nick Nurse.
“ Yes, without a doubt. I think he has some qualities that would make him a good coach. He really loves the game, he studies it seriously, he knows the game and obviously he has a level of toughness, right? I think he can hang on », Develops the technician, 2019 NBA champion with Kyle Lowry and the Raptors.
Through this shared experience, Nick Nurse knows better than anyone within the Sixers the leadership, basketball IQ and competitive spirit of the 38-year-old veteran. So many qualities required to apply for an NBA coaching position. “ In my opinion, his instinct is to fight as soon as the ball is in the air. I also think it's a good character trait. », adds Nick Nurse.
Kyle Lowry 'reads the manual every day'
Another good acquaintance of the playmaker, Caleb Martin, with whom he played in Miami, is of the same opinion as their coach. “ Oh, of course, yes. He knows the game. He's one of those players you imagine going home to read the manual every day. He knows all the rules. He reminds them of them to the referees, the coaches, the players. So he knows the game like the back of his hand », Lists the winger.
The latter sees in his teammate “ a good guy, he has energy and he is very involved in the team, so he fits perfectly with the team. I can see him becoming a coach, that's for sure. »
As he begins his 19th season, Kyle Lowry has not really announced this project until now. Regarding his retirement, the 38-year-old has only expressed his intention to leave the stage with the Raptors jersey on his back.
| Kyle Lowry | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2006-07 | M.E.M. | 10 | 18 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 89.3 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 5.6 |
| 2007-08 | M.E.M. | 82 | 26 | 43.2 | 25.7 | 69.8 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 9.7 |
| 2008-09 * | All Teams | 77 | 22 | 43.5 | 25.5 | 80.1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 7.6 |
| 2008-09 * | M.E.M. | 49 | 22 | 41.2 | 24.6 | 80.1 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 7.6 |
| 2008-09 * | HOU | 28 | 22 | 47.5 | 27.6 | 80.0 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 7.6 |
| 2009-10 | HOU | 68 | 24 | 39.7 | 27.2 | 82.7 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 9.1 |
| 2010-11 | HOU | 75 | 34 | 42.6 | 37.6 | 76.5 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 13.5 |
| 2011-12 | HOU | 47 | 32 | 40.9 | 37.4 | 86.4 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 14.3 |
| 2012-13 | TOR | 68 | 30 | 40.1 | 36.2 | 79.5 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 11.6 |
| 2013-14 | TOR | 79 | 36 | 42.3 | 38.0 | 81.3 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 7.4 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 17.9 |
| 2014-15 | TOR | 70 | 35 | 41.2 | 33.8 | 80.8 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 6.8 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 17.8 |
| 2015-16 | TOR | 77 | 37 | 42.7 | 38.8 | 81.1 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 21.2 |
| 2016-17 | TOR | 60 | 37 | 46.4 | 41.2 | 81.9 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 22.4 |
| 2017-18 | TOR | 78 | 32 | 42.7 | 39.9 | 85.4 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 16.2 |
| 2018-19 | TOR | 65 | 34 | 41.1 | 34.7 | 83.0 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 8.7 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 14.3 |
| 2019-20 | TOR | 58 | 36 | 41.6 | 35.2 | 85.7 | 0.6 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 7.5 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 19.4 |
| 2020-21 | TOR | 46 | 35 | 43.6 | 39.6 | 87.5 | 0.8 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 17.2 |
| 2021-22 | MIA | 63 | 34 | 44.0 | 37.7 | 85.1 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 13.4 |
| 2022-23 | MIA | 55 | 31 | 40.4 | 34.5 | 85.9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 11.2 |
| 2023-24 * | All Teams | 60 | 28 | 43.2 | 39.2 | 84.0 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 8.1 |
| 2023-24 * | MIA | 37 | 28 | 42.6 | 38.5 | 83.3 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 8.2 |
| 2023-24 * | PHL | 23 | 28 | 44.4 | 40.4 | 84.8 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 8.0 |
| Total | 1138 | 32 | 42.4 | 36.8 | 81.5 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 14.3 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
