NBA: A Closer Look At Candidates For Most Improved Player

Mar 14, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Jeremy Evans (40) defends against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Jeremy Evans (40) defends against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kyle Lowry

Mar 12, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) carries the ball against Detroit Pistons forward Kyle Singler (25) at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Detroit 101-87. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) carries the ball against Detroit Pistons forward Kyle Singler (25) at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Detroit 101-87. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

The 28-year-old Lowry is having a career-year and it could not have come at a better time. He’s going to get paid this summer as an unrestricted free agent and will have multiple teams interested in his services. He’s averaging six more points than last year and his assists are up as well, and he’s helped lead the Raptors to what will almost certainly be home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.