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Raptors to Retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 Jersey
3 Jul
Summary
- Kyle Lowry will retire as a Toronto Raptor, signing a one-day contract.
- His No. 7 jersey will be retired, joining Vince Carter in the rafters.
- Lowry led the Raptors to their 2019 NBA championship.
Kyle Lowry will officially retire as a member of the Toronto Raptors next week, signing a one-day contract to conclude his storied 20-year NBA career. The Raptors organization will further honor Lowry by retiring his No. 7 jersey during the upcoming season, a distinction previously bestowed only upon Vince Carter.
Lowry's tenure with Toronto, spanning nine seasons from 2012, was marked by unparalleled success. He was instrumental in the team's dominant period, which included seven consecutive playoff appearances and their historic 2019 NBA championship alongside Kawhi Leonard. Lowry's contributions also placed him at the top of several franchise statistical categories.
He earned six consecutive All-Star selections from 2014 to 2020. Lowry holds the Raptors records for assists (4,227), three-pointers made (1,518), and steals (873). He also ranks second in games played and points scored. Lowry averaged 17.5 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds during his impactful nine seasons with the team.
