4 best quotes from Raptors star Fred VanVleet on “All The Smoke”
By Mike Luciano
3. Getting mentored by Kyle Lowry
VanVleet hit the jackpot when he went to a team that was being led by Kyle Lowry in his prime. Not only did Fred have a perfect mentor on the court as he tried to absorb as much information as possible, but he found someone that could help him with all of the trials and tribulations off of it.
“He was just the ultimate pro,” VanVleet said. “I learned a lot from Kyle…how to move, business things, family things, how to work out. He just thought me so much.” Without Lowry, the VanVleet Raptors fans get to see every game may never have come to fruition.
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has respect for Kyle Lowry.
VanVleet called the relationship between Lowry and DeMar DeRozan a “yin-yang” affair, with the pair’s contrasting personalities helping both keep this team prepared to win and capable of fostering a positive developmental environment.
Lowry might be in Miami right now, but it will take some time for this organization and these fans to get over his departure. Luckily, the lessons Lowry instilled in VanVleet have helped him take the next step as a player. Masai Ujiri wouldn’t have committed to him long-term if he had any doubts about his ability to lead this team.