Kyle Lowry's No. 7 is heading to the rafters in Toronto.

The Toronto Raptors have announced that Lowry's jersey will be retired following their game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 10, 2027.

Lowry will become only the second player in Raptors history to have his number retired, joining Vince Carter, whose No. 15 already hangs at Scotiabank Arena.

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For a player so closely connected with the greatest period in franchise history, it feels like a fitting final chapter.

The GROAT gets his night

Lowry spent nine seasons with Toronto and became one of the defining figures in the history of the franchise.

He helped lead the Raptors to seven playoff appearances, two Eastern Conference Finals and, most importantly, the franchise's first NBA championship in 2019.

His impact went well beyond the championship.

Lowry remains Toronto's all-time leader in assists, steals and three-pointers made, while his toughness and leadership helped shape the identity of an entire era of Raptors basketball.

There's a reason Toronto fans came to call him the GROAT: Greatest Raptor of All Time.

A fitting opponent for the ceremony

There's a nice touch to the choice of opponent too.

Toronto will host the Philadelphia 76ers on the night Lowry's No. 7 goes into the rafters.

Lowry was born in Philadelphia, played college basketball at Villanova and spent the final part of his NBA career with the 76ers before signing a one-day contract with Toronto and officially retiring as a Raptor in July.

It makes January 10 feel particularly fitting.

More than one night for Lowry

The jersey retirement will actually be the culmination of several days celebrating Lowry.

Toronto will begin the celebrations against Minnesota on January 7 before another special night against Utah on January 8.

It all leads to January 10, when Lowry, his family and former teammates are expected to be there as No. 7 is finally raised to the rafters. �

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Forever part of Raptors history

Vince Carter was the first.

Kyle Lowry will now be the second.

And few would argue with his place alongside him.

Lowry arrived in Toronto in 2012 and left having helped transform the Raptors from a team searching for sustained success into NBA champions.

The championship banner from 2019 already hangs inside Scotiabank Arena.

On January 10, Lowry's No. 7 will join it.