[Saba Sports News] According to Toronto media reports, Kyle Lowry will wrap up his professional career and officially retire wearing a Toronto Raptors jersey. One of the most iconic stars in Raptors franchise history, Lowry served as the cornerstone of the team’s golden era. He spent nine seasons with the Raptors from 2012-13 to 2020-21, and is now set to honor a promise he made years ago by retiring as a Raptor. Prior to the 2021-22 campaign, Lowry was traded to the Miami Heat. Back then, he made a pact that upon the end of his playing days, he would sign a one-day contract to officially retire in Toronto’s uniform. Sources revealed that the franchise will host a special ceremony and press conference on July 7 local time. Lowry wore the No.7 jersey throughout his career, and invitations sent out to guests describe the event as a “landmark moment” in Raptors history.
The editor believes that this gritty point guard with boundless fighting spirit and elite basketball IQ has wrapped up a full 20 NBA seasons, and it is time for him to step away from the court. Lowry spent the past two and a half seasons playing for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers; now he is heading back to the place that defined his basketball career to officially draw the curtain on his professional playing days.