The Toronto Raptors have gotten off to a modest 5-4 start to the 2017-18 NBA season. The Raptors have made it clear that they will be going with a more versatile offensive approach this year as opposed to relying so heavily on point guard Kyle Lowry.
As a result, the three-time All-Star has had difficulty finding his rhythm on offense out of the gate. According to TSN's Josh Lewenberg Lowry chalked up his early-season struggles with not having the ball as much as years prior:
“I think the way we're moving the ball, the ball's not in my hands as much,” Lowry said. “Last couple of years, coach would give me the game for the first five, six, seven minutes of the game. I could feel out the game and get passes off and get everyone involved, and now it's like everyone has to be involved from the jump.”
Lowry's numbers have since taken a huge hit. He is currently averaging a paltry 11.9 points per game on 37.6 percent shooting, a far cry from his 22.4 points per game average during the 2016-17 campaign.
It is still too early to determine whether the Raptors' new scheme will work for them deeper into the season. However, if Lowry continues to see fewer opportunities, Toronto may soon have a disgruntled superstar on their hands.
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