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Lowry Receives Heartfelt Ovation in Toronto Return

1/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kyle Lowry, NBA player, returned to Toronto during the Philadelphia 76ers' 115-102 win over the Raptors and received a standing ovation after entering briefly.
Raptors fans urged him to play and Nick Nurse granted the request, with Lowry appearing briefly.
Lowry called the moment one of the greatest of his career.
He plans to retire as a Raptor, cementing his franchise icon status.

History

Historical Context

The Toronto Raptors made history in 2019 by winning their first NBA Championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors 4-2. This victory ended a 26-year championship drought for Toronto in major professional sports and marked the first time a non-U.S. team won the NBA title. Key players included Kawhi Leonard, who was named Finals MVP, and Kyle Lowry, a franchise icon.

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Story summary

Kyle Lowry, NBA player, returned to Toronto during the Philadelphia 76ers' 115-102 win over the Raptors and received a standing ovation after entering briefly.
Raptors fans urged him to play and Nick Nurse granted the request, with Lowry appearing briefly.
Lowry called the moment one of the greatest of his career.
He plans to retire as a Raptor, cementing his franchise icon status.

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