Kyle Lowry, the Canadian point guard who played nine seasons with the Toronto Raptors and was pivotal in their 2019 NBA championship run, has officially announced his retirement as a Raptor.The 40-year-old player revealed his decision in an Instagram video, calling Toronto his home.

The Raptors honored his legacy by posting a photo of him in a team jersey with the caption 'Welcome Home Kyle' and scheduling a press conference with Lowry and general manager Bobby Webster.Lowry joined Toronto from Houston in 2012 and became a six-time All-Star, leading the franchise to seven consecutive playoff appearances.His career included stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, and Philadelphia 76ers before returning to Toronto in 2021.Despite leaving the Raptors in a sign-and-trade deal with Miami, Lowry remained committed to ending his NBA journey as a Raptor.

This announcement follows the team's reacquisition of star forward Kawhi Leonard, who previously won a title with Toronto before joining the Clippers.