Toronto Raptors draft: 3 point guards with the same style as Kyle Lowry
By Mike Luciano
The Toronto Raptors couldn’t have picked a better time to end up with the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft, as they could face their first season in almost a decade without Kyle Lowry in the fold. This could be the guiding philosophy behind the Raptors draft plan in 2021.
The Raptors could look to use the No. 4 pick in the draft to add a franchise point guard who could follow in Lowry’s footsteps, but they could just as easily end up drafting a forward like Scottie Barnes and leaving the point guard selection until the second round, when they will have two consecutive picks at No. 46 and No. 47 overall.
Lowry has built a Hall of Fame career on the back of some scrappy defense, quality scoring, and the ability to make key passes while avoiding turnovers. Drafting someone of his caliber is a hard thing to do, but the Raptors would be wise to at least consider drafting players in the same mold, as they did last year with Malachi Flynn.
These three NBA Draft prospects could find a home in Toronto, as their style could fit in well with a Raptors team that requires versatility from their guards.
Toronto Raptors draft: 3 players who play like Kyle Lowry
3. Isaiah Miller, UNC Greensboro
It’s been disheartening to see that Miller hasn’t gotten the high second-round hype he deserves, because he was one of the best mid-major guards in all of college basketball. Miller son Southern Conference Player of the Year twice in a row while being named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year three times consecutively.
Despite a 6-0, 190-pound frame, Miller averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.7 steals per game in his last three years with UNCG. His body is accentuated by a 6-8 wingspan that can help him hound opposing guards, block some shits, and pick someone’s pocket to start a fast break.
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Isaiah Miller looks like a great defensive point guard.
Miller has some huge concerns about his game on the offensive side of the ball, as he made just 24.6% of his 3-point attempts during his 3-year career with the Spartans. Luckily, Toronto has a history of improving the jump shots of players that come to the Raptors deficient in that area.
Miller has dominated his conference, and his unique combination of speed and defensive intensity could help him find a role in the NBA. If Toronto can get him to shoot, he could be a worthwhile backup point guard who eventually works his way into the rotation on a regular basis.