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Raptors Legend Earns Exclusive Honor After Historic Championship Run

Raptors Legend Earns Exclusive Honor After Historic Championship Run

Summary

The Toronto Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey in a special ceremony on January 10. Lowry led the team to its only NBA championship in 2019 and is honored as the Greatest Raptor Of All Time.

Key Facts

  • Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey will be retired by the Toronto Raptors on January 10.
  • The ceremony will take place after a game against Lowry's current team, the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • Lowry played nine seasons with the Raptors and helped them win their only NBA championship in 2019.
  • He is called the Greatest Raptor Of All Time (GROAT).
  • The Raptors have only retired one other player's jersey before: Vince Carter's No. 15.
  • The team will host two other games called "GROAT nights" on January 7 and 8.
  • Lowry and the Raptors are giving away free tickets and Lowry-themed gifts during these special games.
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