Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 on Jan. 10
The Toronto Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 following their Jan. 10 game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Toronto Raptors announced plans to retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey following their Jan. 10 game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lowry will join Vince Carter as the second player in franchise history to have his number raised at Scotiabank Arena. The 40-year-old retired in July after a 20-year NBA career with the Raptors. Lowry expressed his excitement about the moment, stating that Toronto is his home and that retiring a Raptor means a great deal to him.
He highlighted the special bond with his teammates, the organization, the city, and the fans, emphasizing the championship victory they achieved together in 2019. Lowry, a six-time all-star and the franchise leader in assists, steals, and three-pointers, spent nine seasons in Toronto. The Raptors will celebrate Lowry's retirement with special events during home games against Minnesota on Jan. 7 and Utah on Jan. 8.
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