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Toronto Raptors Announce Date for Kyle Lowry Jersey Retirement. Here’s When
The Raptors will honor the six-time All-Star with a weekend of celebrations and a postgame ceremony after their Jan. 10 game.
- The Toronto Raptors announced on Thursday they will retire Kyle Lowry's jersey at Scotiabank Arena on January 10 following their matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 40-year-old finished his 20-year NBA career with the Sixers.
- Lowry spent nine seasons in Toronto, steering the Raptors to seven playoff appearances and the 2019 NBA championship. He ranks in the top two in franchise history with 873 steals, 601 games played, and 16 triple-doubles.
- The Raptors are building a celebratory weekend around Lowry's legacy, offering fans special programming at home games against Minnesota on January 7 and Utah on January 8. Collectible T-shirts and limited-edition bobbleheads will be distributed.
- Lowry will become the second player in franchise history to have his number retired, joining Vince Carter. The choice of the Philadelphia 76ers reflects Lowry's roots in Philadelphia and his final two seasons with the organization.
- Lowry, who formally retired as a Raptor on July 7 after signing a one-day contract, said in a statement: "I always said that Toronto is home, and that I'd retire a Raptor." The honor means everything to him.
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After officially retiring as a member of the Toronto Raptors earlier this summer, the franchise will honor Kyle Lowry by retiring his jersey number during the 2026-27 NBA season.
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