76ers Veteran Guard Kyle Lowry Receives Postseason Promise from Tyrese Maxey.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry is winding down what has been a legendary career. The six-time All-Star and one-time NBA champion is nearing the end of a historic run in the league and is looking to clinch the postseason one more time.
Lowry finds himself in Philadelphia after stops with the Miami Heat and, most notably, the Toronto Raptors, where he helped lead the franchise to its first championship in 2019. He is currently sharing the court with All-Stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as they look to make a push toward the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
Despite being in the latter part of his career, Lowry said Maxey reassured him that his likely final season in the NBA would include a postseason run.
"Last year, he told me, 'Kyle, don't worry about it, we won't miss the playoffs, and I got you in your last season, or whatever it is; you will be in the playoffs no matter what,'" Lowry said on NBA on Prime.
Fortunately for Lowry, the promise appears to be holding. The 76ers are the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 29-22 record following their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. They currently hold a three-game lead over the No. 7 seed Orlando Magic, who boast a 26-24 record.
All of this would possibly put the veteran guard in a position to compete in the postseason one more time.
Maxey has been a major reason for the 76ers' success this season. The first-time All-Star starter has been prolific throughout 48 games, averaging 28.8 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.1 rebounds on 47.2% shooting from the field and 38.4% from behind the arc.
He's coming off a strong performance against the Lakers, dropping a 26-point, 13-assist, and four-steal performance, while shooting 11-22 from the field.
Lowry, who has played 20 seasons in the NBA, was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006. He joined the 76ers in 2024 and has since provided veteran leadership and steady guard play as a backup to Maxey.
Lowry has stated that he plans to retire as a Toronto Raptors player on a one-day contract with the franchise, where he has spent the bulk of his career, playing nine seasons.
Whatever he ultimately chooses to do, Lowry now appears poised to get a chance to compete in the postseason for the 76ers and likely a final run at another NBA championship.
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