Former Raptors star Lowry earns long ovation in his long-awaited return to Toronto
Last Updated Sunday, April 3, 2022 7:51PM EDTThe beloved former Raptors point guard made his return to Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, and was feted by an emotional pre-game video tribute and a long standing ovation.The lights dimmed and the video played during the announcement of the Heat's starters. The 36-year-old guard was introduced with the familiar: “From North Philly, to your city.
“That's due to the respect that I earned, but it's also the relationship I created ,” Lowry said. “We all were in conversations at all times about everything. And they looked at me like someone who, 'Like, you helped build this thing, we will never disrespect you in any type of way,' and I felt the same way.
“It was like, damn, that's crazy,” Lowry said. “It's home, the place I was for a long, long time. So it was cool.” “Something special,” he said, twisting the ring with his left hand. “I was like: I'm going home so let me wear something that I felt like I brought home. It's special to me and the city and the country and the organization, so why not wear it?”
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