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Toronto Raptors: 3 questions Toronto need to ask themselves in offseason

By Nickeem Khan

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 27: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Amalie Arena on April 27, 2021 in Tampa, 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 Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 27: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Amalie Arena on April 27, 2021 in Tampa, 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 Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – APRIL 27: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

Raptors question No.2: Is it time to part ways with Kyle Lowry?

It’s a question that every Raptors fan fears to hear. Kyle Lowry is undisputedly the greatest player in franchise history, and it’s become nearly impossible to imagine the team without him on the court. However, as a new era is on the horizon, it isn’t a foregone conclusion to assume that Lowry will remain a Raptor for the rest of his career.

When looking at the current starting lineup for the Toronto Raptors it consists of Lowry, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, and Khem Birch. The biggest issue with Lowry returning is, what will happen with Gary Trent Jr.?

Trent has shown already that he is a future star in the making, with an incredible 44-point performance on an absurd 90 percent shooting from the field vs the Cleveland Cavaliers as an example.

With Lowry in the lineup, there is no room for Trent to start. Siakam could be pushed to the five and OG to the four, which would allow Trent to see action as a starter, but that would leave the Raptors with an incredibly undersized frontcourt.

Should the Toronto Raptors pick Gary Trent Jr. over Kyle Lowry?

If Lowry is comfortable with coming off the bench, which may have to be the move going forward, then the issue is resolved. The timelines of Lowry and the Raptors just don’t line up, which isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes change is needed for both parties.

There are a great number of examples such as former Raptor Marc Gasol with the Memphis Grizzlies. Although he isn’t with the team, he will always be known as one of the greatest Grizzlies players of all time. The same will go for Lowry, no matter what decision is made in the offseason.