Raptors to Retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 in January
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The franchise will honor the six-time All-Star and 2019 championship contributor with a ceremony at Scotiabank Arena.
The Toronto Raptors will officially retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey following their matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 10, according to CBC Toronto.
Lowry, who spent nine seasons with the organization, is the franchise's career leader in three-pointers, steals, and assists. A six-time All-Star, Lowry played a pivotal role in helping the Raptors secure their first NBA championship in 2019. He becomes only the second player in the history of the franchise to have his number raised to the rafters at Scotiabank Arena, joining Vince Carter, as reported by CBC Toronto.
The 40-year-old guard concluded his 20-year professional career in July after signing a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Raptors. That retirement event featured appearances by former teammates Kawhi Leonard and Vince Carter.
In a statement cited by CBC Toronto, Lowry expressed that seeing his jersey retired would "mean everything" to him, noting that he always viewed Toronto as home. He credited the city, the fans, the organization, and his teammates for building something special and achieving the 2019 title together.