The Miami Heat getting Kyle Lowry was arguably the biggest signing of the offseason. He inked a three-year, $90 million deal with them on the first day of free agency.
Before last season, he made six straight All-Star games. This means the Heat will have a big three of Lowry, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo.
Lowry brings a lot of things to the table on both ends of the floor. On top of that, his friendship with Butler means he’ll likely be a great locker room presence as well.
With all that being said, what does the Lowry signing mean for this season? What will he bring to the team on and off the court?
What the Kyle Lowry signing means for the Miami Heat: Championship experience
As good as the Miami Heat are, none of their star players have won a championship. Lowry has been one of the best players on a championship roster.
He and Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their first championship in franchise history in 2019. This experience means Lowry knows what it takes to win in the playoffs.
Though this may seem like an overrated skill, it is a very necessary one in the NBA. He will certainly bring a ton of wisdom to the Miami Heat locker room in that regard.
Miami’s other two signings, PJ Tucker and Markieff Morris, have also won an NBA Championship, but they weren’t one of the top players. Having a guy who knows how to be a leader on a championship-caliber team will be very useful for the Miami Heat this season.