Kyle Lowry
#7PG · Philadelphia Sixers
All-NBA 3rd Team '16
Iron Man
Height
6'0"
Weight
196 lbs
Age
40
College
Villanova
Experience
19 yrs
C
A+
D-
C+
N/A
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The Verdict on Kyle, in One Read
On the field, Kyle Lowry grades out as a shaky PG for Philadelphia Sixers (D- Impact). That places him 38th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is middling (C+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 19+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
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 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityHall of Fame WorkloadRecentF
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 12 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 18.8% | F F |
| 2024-25 | | 35 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 35.0% | D- D- |
| 2023-24 | | 6 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 34.4% | C C |
| 2022-23 |  | 23 | 9.2 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 42.5% | C+ C+ |
| 2021-22 | | 10 | 7.8 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 29.1% | C+ C+ |
| 2020-21 |  | 46 | 17.2 | 5.4 | 7.3 | 43.6% | B B |
| 2019-20 | | 11 | 17.7 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 41.9% | B+ B+ |
| 2018-19 | | 24 | 15.0 | 4.9 | 6.6 | 44.0% | B+ B+ |
| 2017-18 | | 10 | 17.4 | 4.3 | 8.5 | 50.8% | A- A- |
| 2016-17 | | 8 | 15.8 | 3.1 | 5.9 | 46.2% | B+ B+ |
| 2015-16 | | 20 | 19.1 | 4.7 | 6.0 | 39.7% | B+ B+ |
| 2014-15 | | 4 | 12.3 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 31.6% | C C |
| 2013-14 | | 7 | 21.1 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 40.4% | B- B- |
| 2012-13 | | 68 | 11.6 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 40.1% | B B |
| 2011-12 |  | 47 | 14.3 | 4.6 | 6.6 | 40.9% | B+ B+ |
| 2010-11 | | 75 | 13.5 | 4.1 | 6.7 | 42.6% | B B |
| 2009-10 | | 68 | 9.1 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 39.7% | C C |
| 2008-09 | | 13 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 33.3% | F F |
| 2007-08 |  | 82 | 9.6 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 43.2% | C- C- |
| 2006-07 | | 10 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 36.8% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/1 | vs BOS | W 106-93 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Tue, 4/28 | @ BOS | W 113-97 | 2 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Kyle Lowry earns a C Contract Value Index (CVI) on his one-year, $2.3M deal with Philadelphia—a fair valuation that reflects the reality of a 40-year-old backup floor general whose on-court production no longer matches even his modest salary tier. His 2025-26 season numbers of 1.2 PPG, 0.8 RPG, and 0.9 APG across 12 games, combined with a C- performance grade, confirm he's operating at replacement-level efficiency; that tier of production typically commands either a veteran minimum or deep-bench scrap deal, and the Sixers have appropriately priced him there. At $2.3M annually, Lowry sits squarely in the backup point guard market range, though the contract's real justification hinges entirely on intangible value—veteran leadership and locker-room presence—rather than statistical contribution. The 20-season veteran and former All-NBA third-team selection from 2016 carries undeniable cultural equity; media and fan bases have universally celebrated his homecoming and elder-statesman role, positioning his presence as a stabilizing force beyond the box score. That sentiment disconnect—A+ sentiment grade paired with C- performance and C CVI—reveals an organization betting that Lowry's institutional credibility and veteran steadiness justify roster depth, a wager Philadelphia is clearly willing to make given the deal's minimal financial risk. For a franchise allocating $2.3M to nostalgia and experience rather than production, this contract represents a pragmatic low-stakes gamble on a player whose NBA legacy transcends his current statistical footprint.
Performance Analysis
C-
#38 of 93 Point Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Kyle's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Kyle Compares at the Position
Kyle Lowry ranks 38th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Kyle between Isaiah Collier (C) just ahead and Scoot Henderson (C-) just behind.
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About this player
Kyle Lowry is a veteran in his 19th NBA season listed at PG for the Philadelphia Sixers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Kyle Lowry, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C, Performance C-, Sentiment A+.
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