Raptors legend Kyle Lowry announces retirement after 20 seasons
- On Tuesday, 20-year NBA veteran Kyle Lowry officially announced his retirement, signing a ceremonial one-day contract to finish his career as a Toronto Raptor.
- Drafted 24th in 2006, Lowry spent seven seasons with Memphis and Houston before beginning a nine-season tenure in Toronto, where he became a six-time All-Star and 2019 champion.
- The Philadelphia native holds Toronto's all-time records in three-point field goals, assists, and steals, while ranking 14th in NBA history with 2,209 career three-pointers.
- Tributes poured in immediately following the announcement, with fans honoring the player they call the GROAT—the Greatest Raptor of All-Time—for his impact on the franchise.
- The 40-year-old will begin his post-playing career as an analyst for Prime Video, a role he accepted last year before his retirement announcement.
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