Key veteran remaining with 76ers on a one-year deal

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey predicted last month that Lowry would sign another contract with the team since the Sixers value Lowry for his leadership and mentorship of young guards like Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain.

Lowry, 39, played on the veteran’s minimum last season and figures to do so again. He only appeared in 35 games last season, including 12 starts, averaging 3.9 points and 2.7 assists in 18.8 minutes per game.

Not too long ago, Lowry was once one of the highest-paid guards in the game. His NBA career dates back to 2006, when he was a late first-round pick with Memphis. He’s a six-time All-Star and won a championship with Toronto in 2019.

He only projects as an insurance policy for next year’s Sixers team with Maxey, McCain and first-round pick V.J. Edgecombe likely ahead of him on the depth chart.

He’ll become the 12th player in NBA history to play 20-plus seasons and the second point guard to do so, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports tweets, joining Chris Paul.