We would have been in a strong position going forward if we had made the lowry trade. At the time the Raptors weren't playing great ball and his price wasn't as inflated. The Knicks would have been able to include, Felton, Metta and a draft selection, perhaps shumpert which isn't a big loss. He can't get his head on straight. Has potential, but likely will not reach here.
Having Lowry, Hardaway, Melo and the ability to move someone like Chandler for younger assets would have put the team on the right track.