Miami Heat: Have They Seen Kyle Lowry’s Best Year There Already?
Lowry is a small guard, a subset of players that historically do not age well. Take a guy like Allen Iverson, one of a few who all saw sharp declines in play once they hit their mid-thirties.
Looking at their counting stats alone, the drop-off can be harsh. Kyle Lowry is currently 36 years old.
In general, the NBA doesn’t see players get better after they hit 30.
There have been some exceptions, as DeMar DeRozan saw an increase in production this past year at the age of 31, something nearly unheard of.
LeBron James still performs at a high-level year after year. Chris Paul is also a small guard but, as has been heavily reported, accredits his longevity to his strict plant-based diet and overall investments in his health.
This isn’t to say Lowry can’t adopt those same regimens, but it’s not something we’ve seen from him in the past. Plus, all of these are exceptions, not the rules.