Toronto Raptors: 10 Bold Predictions for the 2016-17 Season

By Demar Grant | Oct 26, 2016

May 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Fire shoots up from the basket arms during player introductions prior to the Toronto Raptors hosting Cleveland Cavaliers in game six of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.The Cavaliers won 113-87. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 19, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) reacts from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Raptors won 103-92. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

10) Lowry misses 20 games

Isn’t it weird how Chris Paul, a player of the same statue but much more precise play style, keeps getting injured, but Lowry remains free to roam the basketball court? Lowry’s play style is so physical that it is starting to become unnerving when he drives into defensive crowds.

The two-time NBA All-Star’s contact-heavy play style is effective but it takes a heavy toll on the body. He probably won’t miss all these games due to injury, but father time remains undefeated.

Ultimately, the older you get the more you have to rest. All those drives to the rim, where Lowry lands with his shoulder or back hitting the floor first, don’t help career longevity.

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