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Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Comparison

By Frank J. Platko

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 3: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the game on March 3, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 3: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the game on March 3, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 18: Kyle Lowry #7 and John Wall #2 of the Eastern Conference talk during the 2017 NBA All-Star Practice as a part of 2017 All-Star Weekend at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 18, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 18: Kyle Lowry #7 and John Wall #2 of the Eastern Conference talk during the 2017 NBA All-Star Practice as a part of 2017 All-Star Weekend at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 18, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /

POINT GUARD 

John Wall vs. Kyle Lowry 

Kyle Lowry is often forgotten in the discussion of best point guards in the NBA. He’s not flashy like a Steph Curry or overpowering like a Russell Westbrook, but he’s a very solid player. He can shoot, pass, defend, and has a high basketball IQ. 

But he’s not quite on the level of John Wall. 

Wall has routinely gotten the best of Lowry head-to-head, especially in their playoff series a few years ago. Lowry didn’t have a prayer against Wall, both on offense and defense. This isn’t new, either. Lowry has gained a reputation for coming up small on the big stage. 

Lowry is good at many things. The problem is that besides shooting, Wall is better at all of them. Passing, finishing, athleticism – you name it. Defense is a toss-up, but Wall defending at his best is slightly better than what Lowry can do. 

Kyle Lowry, you’re a fine basketball player. But you’re no John Wall. 

ADVANTAGE: John Wall 

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