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Toronto Raptors: Ranking the projected starting lineup for 2021

By William Konken

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 11: The Toronto Raptors teammates Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors and OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors react during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 11: The Toronto Raptors teammates Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors and OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors react during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Toronto Raptors – Kyle Lowry (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
Toronto Raptors – Kyle Lowry (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /

1. Kyle Lowry

Kyle Lowry. KLOE (Kyle Lowry Over Everything) for the Raptor fanatics. He is the most important Raptor amongst the starters. When Lowry goes, so does the rest of the squad. This has been the case for pretty much all of Lowry’s tenure as a Raptor.

One thing to keep in mind is how many games and minutes Lowry will play. The Raptors may elect to rest Lowry more often – saving him for important interconference games, and hopefully the playoffs. With new traveling protocols, the Raptors may allow Lowry to stay at “home” in Tampa, while the rest of the team plays their away games.

For the games he does play, the veteran guard should have the same production as the past few years. Putting up good numbers, making hustle plays, as well as igniting the offense and defense. Lowry’s biggest contribution this year will be his mentoring. As he did for Fred VanVleet, so should he do with the newly added rookie, Malachi Flynn.

With his contract ending after the season, this could be the last time we see Lowry in a Raptor jersey. Toronto will have the money to offer Lowry a sizeable contract, but will he want to stay? Will other contending teams persuade him enough to leave the Raptors? Lots of questions to consider. Maybe things will become clearer as the season progresses.

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Until that time comes, enjoy Lowry and everything he brings to the Raptors.

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