Kyle Lowry Announces Retirement, Will Retire as a Toronto Raptor

The greatest Raptor of all time is officially hanging up the sneakers. Kyle Lowry has announced his retirement from the NBA, making it clear that he is ending his historic run exactly where his heart is. According to a social media update shared by Ahmed of The Ears, the six-time All-Star confirmed he is officially retiring as a member of the Toronto Raptors. Lowry’s tenure in Toronto was defined by pure grit, taking the franchise from postseason afterthoughts to the mountaintop during that legendary 2019 championship run. He was the undisputed engine of those squads, sacrificing his body for charges and setting the culture for an entire country. Seeing him close this chapter in the red and black just feels right. Salute to a true legend. Watch the announcement below.