Kyle Lowry signed a one-day contract on Tuesday to retire with the Toronto Raptors after nine seasons with the team. The move caps a career that transformed both the player and the franchise.
Lowry, who spent 20 seasons in the NBA, was honored at the team's practice facility. Toronto announced plans to retire his No. 7 jersey next season along with a charity golf tournament, block party and gala scheduled for September.
Mayor Olivia Chow proclaimed July 7, 2026, as Kyle Lowry Day. Team president Bobby Webster and others referred to Lowry as the Greatest Raptor of All Time during a news conference.
Alvin Williams, a former Raptors player and scout, recalled advising Lowry in 2012 that success in Toronto would earn lasting appreciation across Canada. Lowry echoed the sentiment by calling the city home and emphasizing his focus on winning.
