TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have announced that they will retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey in recognition of the former star point guard’s outstanding contributions to the franchise.
Lowry’s No. 7 jersey will be raised to the rafters of Scotiabank Arena on January 10, following the Raptors’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The ceremony will officially make Lowry only the second player in Raptors history to have his jersey retired.
Kyle Lowry Joins Vince Carter in Raptors History
Kyle Lowry will become just the second player whose jersey has been officially retired by the Toronto Raptors.
The franchise previously retired the No. 15 jersey of Vince Carter, making Lowry the latest player to receive one of the highest honors a professional sports team can give to a former player.
The decision recognizes Lowry’s long-term impact on the Raptors and his important role during one of the most successful periods in franchise history.
A 20-Year NBA Career Comes to an End
The 40-year-old Lowry announced his retirement from basketball in July, bringing an end to an impressive 20-year NBA career.
He concluded his playing career with the Raptors by signing a one-day contract with Toronto, allowing him to officially retire as a member of the franchise where he established himself as one of the most important players in team history.
Lowry spent a significant portion of his career in Toronto and became closely associated with the Raptors organization and its fan base.
Lowry’s Importance to the Toronto Raptors
Lowry is widely regarded as one of the most influential players in Toronto Raptors history.
During his time with the franchise, he became a leader on and off the court and played a major role in establishing Toronto as a serious contender in the NBA.
His career in Toronto was also closely connected to the franchise’s historic championship run, making his legacy particularly important to Raptors fans.
Retiring his No. 7 jersey permanently will ensure that his contribution to the organization remains part of the Raptors’ history.
No. 7 Jersey to Hang at Scotiabank Arena
The official jersey retirement ceremony will take place after Toronto’s January 10 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Following the ceremony, Lowry’s No. 7 jersey will be displayed permanently in the rafters of Scotiabank Arena alongside the franchise’s most significant honors.
The occasion is expected to be an emotional moment for Lowry, former teammates and Raptors supporters who watched his career in Toronto.
Another Major Honor for a Raptors Legend
The retirement of Lowry’s jersey represents another major recognition of his contribution to the Raptors.
By joining Vince Carter as the only players with retired jerseys, Lowry will become part of a very small group of individuals whose impact on the franchise has been deemed significant enough to receive its highest form of on-court recognition.
For Raptors fans, the No. 7 jersey will now remain permanently associated with one of the most important players in the organization’s history.
The January 10 ceremony is therefore expected to mark an important moment for both Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors as the franchise celebrates the legacy of a player who helped shape its modern history.
