In the early morning of February 12, Beijing time, the Hornets officially announced the laying off of veteran Lowry. At the same time, the agency announced that Lowry signed with the Philadelphia 76ers at a base salary for $2.8 million. This news has caused many people to wonder: After all, didn't Lowry join the Heat before? In fact, the Hornets previously sent Rozier to the Heat in a 1-for-2 trade, along with Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick (lotto protected).
Lowry's original contract was a three-year, $85 million contract that expires at the end of the season, and his salary is a whopping $29.68 million. Although the Hornets had hoped to continue to solve Lowry's problems through trades, unfortunately no other team was willing to take him over, so they had to choose to cut him. In addition to the Philadelphia 76ers, other teams such as the Timberwolves, Lakers and Suns have also expressed interest in Lowry. Although Lowry's salary is already a whopping $30 million, his signing at base salary is still very popular.
So, why did Lowry choose the Philadelphia 76ers? There are two main reasons for this: First, Lowry grew up in Philadelphia, where he completed his high school and college education. Just like Dinwiddie's return to Los Angeles, Lowry's choice to return to Philadelphia is also a sense of returning home. Secondly, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was Lowry's mentor to the Toronto Raptors, and the two worked together for many years to witness the 2019 championship together.
Many NBA stars have special feelings for their hometowns, and for Lowry, even with a high-paying contract and a championship title, being able to show off his skills on his home court at the end of his career is still crucial. Signing Lowry won't be too much of a burden for the Philadelphia 76ers, as the team's total salary is currently $4.9 million below the luxury tax standard.
Born on March 25, 1986, Lowry grew up in one of Philadelphia's poorest neighborhoods, raised by his mother. In that neighborhood, he often heard gunshots in the middle of the night. Under the guidance of his mother, he devoted all his energy to basketball and became a local basketball star in Philadelphia.
Lowry was drafted by the Grizzlies in the 2006 NBA Draft, but he was reimbursed due to injury after only 10 games in his rookie season. However, he made a successful comeback the following season, playing in 82 regular season games and averaging 9 points per game6 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists6 times and 1 steal1 time. In February 2009, the Rockets traded for Alstom, bringing Lowry to the team.
For the last two years, Lowry has been suffering from a hamstring injury, which has left him far less competitive than before. This season, he has been doing well with the Heat, averaging 82 points, 35 rebounds, 4 assists and 11 steal, but also accompanied by 14 turnovers. His shooting percentages were. 5% and 833%。The 76ers have been looking forward to Embiid's return while also hoping Lowry can contribute to the team in the playoffs.
With the addition of Lowry and Hield, the 76ers have received a lot of attention. Everyone is starting to think, how far can this team go?