Kyle Lowry Retires After One-Day Stint With Raptors

Kyle Lowry, a former NBA champion, signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors on June 19, 2024, to officially retire as a member of the team where he began his career. The 40-year-old guard played 19 seasons in the NBA, establishing himself as a franchise icon for the Raptors. Lowry was a six-time NBA All-Star and led the Raptors to their first NBA championship in 2019. His tenure with the Raptors spanned from 2006 to 2021, during which he became the team's all-time leader in assists and three-pointers made. The team announced his retirement in a statement, celebrating his significant contributions to the franchise and the city of Toronto. Lowry's decision to retire with the Raptors marks an emotional conclusion to a distinguished career, allowing him to end his playing days with the organization that drafted him and where he achieved his greatest successes. He was originally drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006 and later traded to the Houston Rockets before his impactful move to Toronto.