Lowry to Sign One-Day Contract to Retire with Raptors; Jersey Retirement Planned
Kyle Lowry will be honoured with a one-day contract and jersey ceremony after becoming the franchise leader in assists, steals and three-pointers.
- Twenty-Year NBA veteran Kyle Lowry will sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors before officially retiring, fulfilling a long-standing promise to end his career with the franchise where he achieved his greatest success.
- Lowry pledged to retire as a Raptor when traded to the Miami Heat in 2021, a vow he reaffirmed while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers this January despite his commitment to his hometown team.
- As the franchise leader in assists, steals, and three-pointers made, Lowry earned six All-Star selections during his nine seasons in Toronto, defining the most dominant era in Raptors history.
- The Raptors scheduled a press conference for Tuesday, July 7, billing the event as a "monumental moment" in franchise history, with the date—7/7—intentionally matching Lowry's uniform number.
- Scotiabank Arena will likely host a jersey retirement ceremony during the 2026-27 season, following the team's retirement of Vince Carter's number two years ago, positioning Lowry among the franchise's most honored players.
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NBA: Kyle Lowry to sign 1-day contract with Raptors, then retire
Kyle Lowry, a veteran of 20 NBA seasons, intends to sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptos and retire with the franchise for which his name is synonymous, Sportsnet reported Friday.
Kyle Lowry to sign 1-day contract with Raptors, then retire
Kyle Lowry, a veteran of 20 NBA seasons, intends to sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptos and retire with the franchise for which his name is synonymous, Sportsnet reported Friday. The Memphis Grizzlies selected Lowry, now 40, with the No. 24 overall pick of the 2006 NBA Draft and at the 2009 trade […]
Lowry to sign one-day contract to retire with Raptors; jersey retirement planned
Kyle Lowry will be retiring as a member of the Toronto Raptors. TSN’s Josh Lewenberg has confirmed Lowry will sign a one-day contract to conclude his playing career with the team he spent nine seasons with from 2012 to 2021.
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