#kyle-lowry

#kyle-lowry

"You guys know Auston, I don't know how long he's been here [in Toronto] now, but [it feels like] he's been here literally the whole time with me," Lowry said prior to Sunday's game. "I respect the hell out of Auston, and we have a mutual relationship." "You know I had to pay the tribute to my city," Lowry said. "I'm a Maple Leafs guy, and Auston, that's a great jersey. I appreciate him and I wanted to show support for the city."

"I guess he gets his 20th season officially in the books now by hitting the court," 76ers coach Nick Nurse said. "Who would have thought it for Kyle Lowry 20 years ago, right?" Vince Carter and LeBron James share the NBA record for player longevity with 22 seasons; James has yet to play for the Los Angeles Lakers this season because of injury.

Lowry left the Raptors back in 2021 and spent some time with the Miami Heat before finding a new home with his hometown Philadelphia 76ers starting in the 2023-24 season. He had every right to return home as he nears the end of his career (even though one final run in Toronto would be a poetic end), but with the Sixers featuring a star like Joel Embiid, it offered the Raptors' GOAT a real chance to keep building on his already impressive NBA resume.

Jamal Shead's performance during the Raptors' 101-97 victory against the Nuggets showcased his ability to rise to the occasion in crucial moments akin to Kyle Lowry.