Kyle Lowry made his return from injury for the Philadelphia 76ers despite the team having little to play for. The 39-year-old veteran emphasized his love for basketball, saying, "We're privileged and honored to play this game."
Despite missing 23 games with a hip injury and the Philadelphia 76ers having little to play for, Kyle Lowry made his return to the court simply for the love of the game.
39-year-old veteran suited up in the Sixers' 105-91 loss to the New York Knicks, playing 16 minutes and contributing 2 assists, 2 steals, a rebound, and a block. For Lowry, basketball isn’t just a job, it’s a passion.
"I mean, it's always fun to play basketball,” Lowry said after the game, per NBC. "Listen, we're privileged and we're honored to play the game of basketball."
"I love this game at the highest level. It's provided me, my family, my friends with everything that I can actually ask for," he added.
As for his future in the league, Lowry is taking things one day at a time. "We'll get there when it gets there," he said.
This season, Lowry averages 3.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. He's shooting 34.8% from the field and 33.3% from three.
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