Kyle Lowry Grades & Analysis — PG | Philadelphia Sixers

Height

6'0"

Weight

196 lbs

Age

College

Villanova

Experience

19 yrs

A+

CVI

B+

Sentiment

C-

Performance

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Fan Verdict

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Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		1185	1.2	0.8	0.9	0.2	0.2	18.8%	36.7%	81.5%
2025-26		12	1.2	0.8	0.9

Current Contract

Length

1 year

Total Value

$2.3M

Guaranteed

$2.3M

AAV

$2.3M/yr

Guaranteed %100%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

A+

Great Value

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Kyle Lowry's one-year, $2.3M deal with the Sixers earns an A+ CVI — a bargain-basement contract that perfectly reflects realistic expectations for a 40-year-old point guard in his 20th season. His current production of 1.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists across 12 games represents significant decline, aligning with his C- performance grade, but Philadelphia isn't paying for prime production at veteran minimum money. The modest salary appropriately values a longtime veteran whose primary contribution comes through leadership and spot duty rather than meaningful on-court impact. At this career stage, Lowry functions as organizational depth and locker room presence, roles that justify the minimal financial commitment without hampering roster flexibility. The overwhelmingly positive sentiment around his veteran leadership value and graceful career twilight makes this a smart, low-risk investment that generates goodwill while maintaining cap space for more impactful moves. With zero long-term commitment, Philadelphia secured a respected veteran voice without any meaningful financial burden.

Performance Analysis

C-

#52 of 93 Point Guards

FCA+

Kyle Lowry earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA point guards this season. Through 1185 games, Kyle is contributing 1.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game in his role. Kyle's strongest area is FG% at 18.8, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 1.2 (point guard median: 15.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Kyle ranks 52nd.