Kidd averaged 10 ppg on 28% shooting in that series. Let me repeat - Kidd averaged 10 ppg on 28% shooting in that series. The fact that he was absolutely a non-factor and a detriment offensively to his team, and yet the Nets (as a team) still managed to take the NBA champs to seven games, should tell you all you need to know about how the Nets won games during the early-to-mid '00s (hint: it was because of their defense). Lowry on the other hand had multiple 30+ point games against the NBA champs last season.
Go figure.
Come on Gil,Kidd had a legit excuse for the poor shooting(knee injury),But here's the difference between Kidd and Lowry.Even with Kidd's poor shooting,he managed to contribute in other areas of the game.Yeah,he shot poorly against the Pistons,but look at the rest on his numbers playing on a injured knee:9.3a/6.7r/2.3s in 44.4mpg....if Lowry's not scoring,he useless.Kidd on the other hand can help his team win by passing,rebounding and defending.