Raptors Legend Earns Exclusive Honor After Historic Championship Run

The Toronto Raptors announced that former NBA champion point guard Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey will be retired during a post-game ceremony on Sunday, January 10. The Raptors will welcome Lowry's current team, the Philadelphia 76ers, to Scotiabank Arena for the occasion. Lowry spearheaded the Raptors to their sole NBA championship in 2019 and has been recognized as the GROAT, or Greatest Raptor Of All Time.

Speaking about the moment, Lowry said, "I’ve been looking forward to this moment for years. I always said that Toronto is home, and that I’d retire a Raptor, and to see my No. 7 go up in that building is going to mean everything to me." He emphasized the collective effort, crediting his teammates, the organization, the city, and the fans, as well as Canada, for their contributions to the team's success.

Toronto Raptors have only retired one other player's jersey in their history so far – Hall of Famer Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey on November 2, 2024. Lowry will become the second player from the Raptors to receive this exclusive honor. The Raptors have organized GROAT nights on January 7 and January 8, hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz, respectively.

Lowry has partnered with the Raptors to give away two free tickets for each of these three games (January 7, January 8, and January 10). The team is also distributing Lowry-themed bobbleheads and T-shirts during these events to celebrate the legendary career of Kyle Lowry with the Raptors.