Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kyle Lowry
How Kyle Lowry built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Kyle Lowry is a six-time NBA All-Star and NBA champion. He is currently a player for the Philadelphia 76ers. He is considered one of the greatest Toronto Raptors of all time, having led the team as point guard to their first NBA championship in 2019. Lowry's impact on the Raptors franchise is immense, helping transform them into a championship-caliber team from 2012-2021. He also won a gold medal with the U.S. national team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
2006: Drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies
In 2006, Kyle Lowry was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA draft as the 24th overall pick.
2007: Returned to Grizzlies
In 2007, Kyle Lowry returned for the 2007–08 season and appeared in all 82 games for the Grizzlies.
2008: Playoff Berth
In 2008, the Raptors made the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
February 2009: Traded to the Houston Rockets
In February 2009, Kyle Lowry was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Houston Rockets.
February 19, 2009: Trade to Houston Rockets
On February 19, 2009, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Houston Rockets in a three-team deal, marking a new chapter in his career and leading to his first playoff appearance.
June 30, 2010: Restricted Free Agency
On June 30, 2010, the Rockets extended a qualifying offer to Lowry, making him a restricted free agent.
July 13, 2010: Re-Signing with the Rockets
On July 13, 2010, Kyle Lowry signed an offer sheet with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the Rockets matched the offer, retaining him.
2010: Solidifying Reputation in the League
In 2010, Lowry solidified his reputation in the league.
July 11, 2012: Traded to the Toronto Raptors
On July 11, 2012, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Toronto Raptors.
2012: Traded to the Toronto Raptors
In 2012, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Toronto Raptors, forming a notable backcourt duo with DeMar DeRozan.
2012: Start of Raptors Era
In 2012, Lowry began his career with the Toronto Raptors, where he played a pivotal role until 2021.
January 30, 2013: Starting Position Regained
On January 30, 2013, Kyle Lowry regained his starting position after José Calderón was traded.
2013: Playoffs and Atlantic Division Title
In 2013, Kyle Lowry helped the Raptors reach the playoffs for the first time in six years and win an Atlantic Division title during the 2013-14 season.
2013: Franchise Record
In 2013, Kyle Lowry set the Toronto Raptors' franchise record for three-point field goals in a season.
2013: Taking Ownership of the Team
In 2013, Lowry and DeRozan took ownership of the team, leading to the Raptors' emergence as a top team in the Eastern Conference.
July 10, 2014: Re-signing with the Raptors
On July 10, 2014, Kyle Lowry re-signed with the Raptors to a four-year, $48 million contract.
2015: Franchise-Record Wins and Conference Finals
In 2015, Kyle Lowry led the Raptors to a then franchise-record of 56 wins and helped the team make the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in the 2015-16 season.
January 18, 2016: Tied Career-High of Three-Pointers
On January 18, 2016, Kyle Lowry matched his career-high for three-pointers made in a game with seven, contributing a game-high 31 points in total, as the Raptors secured a 112–100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
November 28, 2016: Franchise Record for Three-Pointers
On November 28, 2016, Kyle Lowry set a Toronto Raptors franchise record by making all six of his three-point attempts, scoring a game-high 24 points in a 122–95 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
January 1, 2017: Season-High Points Against Lakers
On January 1, 2017, Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his season-high 41 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 123–114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. He also had 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
February 5, 2017: Ninth Career Triple-Double
On February 5, 2017, Kyle Lowry recorded his ninth career triple-double, scoring 15 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists in a 103–95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
April 5, 2017: Return from Wrist Injury
On April 5, 2017, Kyle Lowry returned from an 18-game absence due to a wrist injury, playing 42 minutes and contributing 27 points and 10 assists to help the Toronto Raptors overcome a 20-point deficit, securing a 105–102 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
July 7, 2017: Re-signed with Raptors
On July 7, 2017, Kyle Lowry re-signed with the Toronto Raptors, securing a three-year contract worth $100 million.
October 27, 2017: Triple-Double Against Lakers
On October 27, 2017, Kyle Lowry achieved his first triple-double of the season and his eighth as a Raptor, contributing 11 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 101–92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
January 20, 2018: Season-High 40 Points
On January 20, 2018, Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 40 points on 14-for-25 shooting, including 6 of 10 from beyond the arc, during a 115–109 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
February 8, 2018: Surpassed 11,000 Career Points
On February 8, 2018, during a 113–88 victory over the New York Knicks, Kyle Lowry surpassed 11,000 career points.
March 23, 2018: 10th Triple-Double as a Raptor
On March 23, 2018, Kyle Lowry recorded his 10th triple-double as a Raptor, accumulating 25 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 116–112 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
October 7, 2019: Signed Extension with Raptors
On October 7, 2019, Kyle Lowry signed a one-year $31 million extension with the Toronto Raptors.
November 2, 2019: Season-High Points vs Bucks
On November 2, 2019, Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 36 points in a 115–105 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
December 3, 2019: Return from Injury
On December 3, 2019, Kyle Lowry made his return against the Miami Heat, scoring 12 points with 6 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block in a 121–110 loss.
December 22, 2019: Comeback Victory Against Mavericks
On December 22, 2019, Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Raptors overcome a 30-point deficit in a 110–107 victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
2019: NBA Championship Win
In 2019 NBA Finals Game 6, Kyle Lowry recorded 26 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds in a 114–110 series-clinching win over the Golden State Warriors, securing the Raptors' first NBA championship.
2019: NBA Championship with the Toronto Raptors
In 2019, Kyle Lowry won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors, marking their first and only title in franchise history.
August 1, 2020: Career-High Rebounds in Bubble Game
On August 1, 2020, Kyle Lowry scored 33 points and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds, leading the Raptors to a 107–93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in their first game in the Orlando bubble after a 4-month hiatus.
January 14, 2021: 4,000th Assist with Raptors
On January 14, 2021, Kyle Lowry recorded his 4,000th assist with the Raptors during a 111–108 win against the Charlotte Hornets, joining Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard as the only players with over 4,000 assists for their current teams.
January 27, 2021: 10,000 Points with Raptors
On January 27, 2021, Kyle Lowry reached 10,000 points with the Raptors during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming one of only three players to achieve this milestone with the franchise.
January 31, 2021: Season-High 15 Assists
On January 31, 2021, Kyle Lowry had 12 points, six rebounds, and a season-high 15 assists in a 115–102 win against the Orlando Magic.
February 2, 2021: First Triple-Double of the Season
On February 2, 2021, Kyle Lowry recorded his first triple-double of the season with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 123–108 win against the Orlando Magic.
February 5, 2021: Season-High 30 Points
On February 5, 2021, Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 30 points with five rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in a 123–117 win against the Brooklyn Nets.
February 26, 2021: Second Triple-Double of the Season
On February 26, 2021, Kyle Lowry recorded his second triple-double of the season with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 122–111 win against the Houston Rockets.
March 4, 2021: Career-High 19 Assists
On March 4, 2021, Kyle Lowry dished out a career-high 19 assists in a 132–125 loss against the Boston Celtics.
May 2, 2021: New Season-High and Tied Career-High Three-Pointers
On May 2, 2021, Kyle Lowry scored a new season-high 37 points, made a career-high tying eight three-pointers, and had 11 assists in a 121–114 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
August 6, 2021: Traded to Miami Heat
On August 6, 2021, Kyle Lowry was traded from the Toronto Raptors to the Miami Heat via a sign-and-trade in exchange for Goran Dragić and Precious Achiuwa.
November 6, 2021: First Triple-Double with Heat
On November 6, 2021, Kyle Lowry recorded his first triple-double with the Miami Heat and his 19th career triple-double, scoring 20 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists in a 118–115 win over the Utah Jazz.
2021: Traded to the Miami Heat
In 2021, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Miami Heat, contributing to the team's journey to the 2023 NBA Finals.
2021: End of Raptors Era
In 2021, Kyle Lowry's time with the Toronto Raptors came to an end, concluding a significant chapter in his career.
April 11, 2023: Season-High Points in Play-In Game
On April 11, 2023, during the Miami Heat's play-in tournament game against the Atlanta Hawks, Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 33 points, with four rebounds and five assists, in a 116–105 loss.
2023: NBA Finals with the Miami Heat
In 2023, Kyle Lowry helped the Miami Heat reach the NBA Finals.
January 23, 2024: Traded to Charlotte Hornets
On January 23, 2024, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Charlotte Hornets, along with a first-round draft pick, in exchange for Terry Rozier.
February 13, 2024: Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers
On February 13, 2024, Kyle Lowry signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
July 12, 2024: Re-signed with the 76ers
On July 12, 2024, Kyle Lowry re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
2024: Trade to the Charlotte Hornets and Joining the 76ers
In 2024, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Charlotte Hornets before joining the Philadelphia 76ers via a contract buyout.
