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Loyal to the city
Lowry signed three contract extensions since arriving in 2012. His blossoming into a star mirrored the franchise's rise to relevance, as he worked his way from being Jose Calderon's backup to becoming the six-time All-Star he is today.
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A true leader
It's easy to forget, but the most memorable run in Raptors history almost didn't happen. Lowry nearly got dealt to New York in 2013 before Knicks owner James Dolan vetoed the trade. Lowry bought into his situation in Toronto after that and developed into the organization's heart and soul.
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I thought I was going to be here for a year, two years, and be long gone. ... The work I’ve put in and the belief the organization has in me means something.
- Lowry after learning he became the longest-tenured professional athlete in Toronto
(Toronto Star)
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Reaching the pinnacle
Lowry played a crucial role in delivering the team its first-ever championship in 2019. His 26-point, 10-assist masterpiece in the title-clinching Game 6 helped validate his place in Raptors history.
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Raptors' GOAT?
Over his nine-season run in Toronto, Lowry shot up multiple statistical leaderboards to cement himself as arguably the franchise's greatest player ever.
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Lowry's numbers with Raptors
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Lending a helping hand
The 34-year-old's "Lowry Love Foundation" has donated food to underserved communities every year since 2015.
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