Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 Jersey to Join Raptors’ Rafters

The Toronto Raptors will retire point guard Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey after their home game against the Philadelphia 76 ers on Jan 10 2027. The ceremony will be held at Scotiabank Arena.

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Lowry signed a one-day contract on July 7 2026 to retire as a Raptor, concluding a 20-year NBA career that included nine seasons in Toronto. He helped the franchise win its first NBA championship in 2019 and is widely called the “GROAT” (Greatest Raptor Of All Time). Lowry will join Hall of Famer Vince Carter as the only Raptors with a retired number.

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• July 7 2026 (occurred): Lowry signs a one-day contract and announces retirement.

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• Jan 7 2027 (scheduled): “GROAT Night” vs Minnesota Timberwolves; fans receive a collectible T-shirt.

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• Jan 8 2027 (scheduled): “GROAT Night” vs Utah Jazz; limited-edition bobblehead offered.

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• Jan 10 2027 (scheduled): Jersey-retirement ceremony after the Raptors-76 ers game.

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• Six-time NBA All-Star.

Toronto Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey in January 2027

• Franchise leader in assists (10,540), steals and three-pointers made (2,209).

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• Second-most points in Raptors history, behind DeMar DeRozan.

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• Appeared in 1,187 regular-season games, averaging 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists.

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• Played in 12 playoff runs, averaging 13.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

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The Raptors announced that Lowry’s No. 7 will be raised to the rafters after the Jan 10 game and that three “GROAT Nights” will precede the ceremony to celebrate his career.

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• “I’ve been looking forward to this moment for years. I always said that Toronto is home, and that I’d retire a Raptor, and to see my No. 7 go up in that building is going to mean everything to me,” — Kyle Lowry

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• “I’ve waited for this moment for years. Toronto is home, and seeing my No. 7 go up in that arena will mean everything to me,” — Kyle Lowry

Toronto Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry’s No. 7 jersey in January 2027

• “I’ve been looking forward to this moment for years,” — Kyle Lowry

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• “We built something special here — my teammates, the organization, the city and the fans, and all of Canada,” — Kyle Lowry

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Retiring Lowry’s jersey cements his legacy as a central figure in the Raptors’ transformation from an expansion club to a championship franchise. The honor also underscores the team’s growing tradition of recognizing player contributions, strengthening fan engagement ahead of the 2027-28 season.

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The Jan 10 ceremony will feature Lowry, his family, former teammates and Raptors officials. The event will be broadcast locally and is expected to draw a large in-arena audience, further promoting the team’s brand and community ties.

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