History of Kyle Lowry in Timeline

Kyle Lowry is a professional basketball player known for his successful NBA career. A six-time All-Star, he earned All-NBA Third Team honors in 2016. Lowry is most notably celebrated for leading the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA championship in 2019. Widely considered one of the franchise's greatest players, he served as the starting point guard from 2012 to 2021, instrumental in transforming the team's trajectory. He also won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. national team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

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March 25, 1986: Kyle Lowry's Birth

On March 25, 1986, Kyle Terrell Lowry was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

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2002: Fourth Rockets Player since 2002

In 2010-2011 season Kyle Lowry became the fourth Rockets player since 2002–03 to record a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 110–108 win over the Utah Jazz. He was subsequently named Western Conference Player of the Week.

2004: Ranked as a Top Recruit

In 2004, Kyle Lowry was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, listed as the No. 6 point guard and No. 28 player in the U.S.

November 21, 2006: Broken Wrist and Season-Ending Surgery

On November 21, 2006, Kyle Lowry suffered a broken wrist against the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading to season-ending surgery.

2006: Drafted by 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: Appeared in all 82 Games

In 2007–08, Kyle Lowry returned and appeared in all 82 games for the Grizzlies.

2008: Competition for Starting Point Guard Position

During the 2008–09 season, Kyle Lowry competed with Mike Conley Jr. for playing time and the starting point guard position.

2008: Playoff Appearance

In the 2013-2014 season, after years of hard work, the Toronto Raptors made the playoffs for the first time since 2008, showcasing Lowry's leadership and strong performance.

January 2009: Role Change and Discontent

In January 2009, Lionel Hollins was named the Grizzlies' head coach, and Kyle Lowry was informed that Conley would receive starter's minutes. Lowry became unhappy with his role.

February 2009: Traded to Houston Rockets

In February 2009, Kyle Lowry was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Houston Rockets.

February 19, 2009: Traded to Houston Rockets

On February 19, 2009, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Houston Rockets in a three-team deal. He subsequently appreciated his new coach, Rick Adelman, and made the playoffs for the first time.

December 18, 2009: Career-High Performance Against Mavericks

On December 18, 2009, Kyle Lowry recorded a career-high 26 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, and five steals in a 116–108 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

2009: First In-Game Dunk Since 2009

During the 2015 NBA All-Star game, Kyle Lowry had his first in-game dunk since 2009.

June 30, 2010: Restricted Free Agent

On June 30, 2010, the Rockets extended a qualifying offer to Kyle Lowry, making him a restricted free agent.

July 13, 2010: Signed and Matched Offer Sheet

On July 13, 2010, Kyle Lowry signed an offer sheet with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $23.5 million over four years, which was then matched by the Houston Rockets, retaining him.

2010: Coach Adelman Parts Ways with Rockets

Following the 2010–11 season, Coach Adelman and the Rockets parted ways.

2010: Solidified Reputation in the League

In the 2010–11 season, Kyle Lowry's reputation in the league began to solidify, starting in 71 of 75 games.

August 18, 2011: Birth of Son Karter

On August 18, 2011, Kyle Lowry and Ayahna Cornish welcomed their first son, Karter.

2011: Clash with New Coach and Illness

In the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season, Kyle Lowry clashed with new head coach Kevin McHale and missed 16 games due to a bacterial infection.

July 11, 2012: Traded to Toronto Raptors

On July 11, 2012, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Toronto Raptors.

November 6, 2012: Injury During Game

On November 6, 2012, Kyle Lowry was injured during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2012: Traded to Toronto Raptors

During the 2012 off-season, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Toronto Raptors, where he formed a backcourt duo with DeMar DeRozan.

2012: Married Ayahna Cornish

In 2012, Kyle Lowry married Ayahna Cornish, a fellow Philadelphia native and former varsity basketball player.

2012: Integral Role in Raptors' Success Begins

Starting in 2012, Kyle Lowry played an integral role in the Raptors' success as their starting point guard.

January 30, 2013: Calderón Trade and Gay Acquisition

On January 30, 2013, José Calderón was traded, bringing Rudy Gay to the Raptors, and Lowry regained his starting position.

May 31, 2013: Masai Ujiri Hired as Raptors' General Manager

On May 31, 2013, Masai Ujiri was hired as the Raptors' new general manager and challenged Kyle Lowry to become a better player and leader, leading to significant mentorship and improvement.

2013: Atlantic Division Title

During the 2013-14 season, Kyle Lowry helped the Toronto Raptors win an Atlantic Division title.

2013: Tenacious Playing Style

In 2013, Lowry's tenacious playing style, combined with his stocky physique, often earned him comparisons to a pit bull or bulldog, with many citing his toughness, leadership, and instinct for winning plays on the court.

2013: Gay Traded and Team Ownership

In the 2013-14 season, after Rudy Gay was traded, DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry took ownership of the Raptors, knowing they could both be traded if the team didn't compete. Kyle Lowry's strong play helped the team finish with a franchise-best 48–34 record, third in the Eastern Conference.

2013: Most Made Three-Point Field Goals

Kyle Lowry holds the Toronto Raptors' franchise record for triple-doubles, as well as the most made three-point field goals in a season, for the 2013 season.

July 10, 2014: Re-signed with the Raptors

On July 10, 2014, Kyle Lowry re-signed with the Raptors to a four-year, $48 million contract after attracting interest from multiple teams.

November 7, 2014: All-Time Leader in Triple-Doubles

On November 7, 2014, Kyle Lowry became the Raptors' all-time leader for triple-doubles with a 13-point, 10-assist, and 11-rebound performance.

November 7, 2014: Became Team's All-time Leader

On November 7, 2014, Kyle Lowry became the team's all-time leader for triple-doubles in a win against the Washington Wizards. It was Lowry's sixth career triple-double and his fourth as a Raptor, passing Damon Stoudamire.

December 2014: Eastern Conference Player of the Month

In December 2014, Kyle Lowry was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month, averaging 22.3 points, 8.9 assists, and 4.2 rebounds.

2014: Named Best Point Guard in the Eastern Conference

In 2014, Zach Lowe of Grantland named Kyle Lowry as probably the best point guard in the Eastern Conference from start to finish.

2014: Season Record

In the 2014-15 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors finished with a franchise-best 49–33 record, securing fourth place in the Eastern Conference and first place in the Atlantic Division.

January 5, 2015: Eastern Conference Player of the Month

On January 5, 2015, Kyle Lowry was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December 2014, becoming only the second Raptor to receive this recognition.

January 22, 2015: First-Time All-Star Selection

On January 22, 2015, Kyle Lowry was selected as an Eastern Conference starter for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game, becoming only the third Raptor to be voted in as a starter.

February 5, 2015: All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge

On February 5, 2015, the NBA announced that Kyle Lowry would participate in the 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge.

March 16, 2015: Seventh Career Triple-Double

On March 16, 2015, Kyle Lowry recorded his seventh career triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 117–98 win over the Indiana Pacers.

July 15, 2015: Birth of Son Kameron

On July 15, 2015, Kyle Lowry and Ayahna Cornish welcomed their second son, Kameron.

2015: Slimmer Physique

Following his disappointing performance in the playoffs, Kyle Lowry entered the 2015–16 season with a noticeably slimmer physique, aiming to be prepared for the full season.

2015: Franchise Record and Eastern Conference Finals

In 2015-16, Kyle Lowry helped the Raptors achieve a franchise-record of 56 wins, and the team made it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time.

January 18, 2016: Tied Career High in Three-Pointers

On January 18, 2016, Kyle Lowry tied his career-high of made three-pointers in a game with seven, while scoring a game-high total of 31 points in a 112–100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

November 28, 2016: Franchise Record for Three-Pointers

On November 28, 2016, Kyle Lowry set a franchise record by hitting all six of his three-point attempts for a game-high 24 points in a 122–95 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

2016: All-NBA Third Team Selection and Olympic Gold Medal

In 2016, Kyle Lowry was named to the All-NBA Third Team. Additionally, he won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. national team at the Summer Olympics.

2016: Won Gold at the Summer Olympics

In 2016, Kyle Lowry won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. men's national team at the Summer Olympics, averaging 5 points and 3.3 rebounds. He earned praise for his defense and leadership, with head coach Mike Krzyzewski calling him the team's "unsung hero".

January 1, 2017: Season-High 41 Points

On January 1, 2017, Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his season-high 41 points in the fourth quarter of the Raptors' 123–114 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. He also had 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, and went 5-of-6 from three-point range.

February 5, 2017: Ninth Career Triple-Double

On February 5, 2017, Kyle Lowry recorded his ninth career triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 103–95 win 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 scoring 27 points with 10 assists to help the Raptors overcome a 20-point first-half deficit in a 105–102 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

July 7, 2017: Re-Signs with the Raptors

On July 7, 2017, Kyle Lowry re-signed with the Raptors on a three-year, $100 million contract.

October 27, 2017: First Triple-Double of the Season

On October 27, 2017, Kyle Lowry recorded his first triple-double of the season and his eighth as a Raptor, scoring 11 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 101–92 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

January 20, 2018: Season-High 40 Points

On January 20, 2018, Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 40 points, shooting 14-for-25, including 6 of 10 from behind the arc, in a 115–109 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

February 8, 2018: Passed 11,000 Career Points

On February 8, 2018, during a 113–88 win over the New York Knicks, Kyle Lowry passed 11,000 career points.

March 23, 2018: Tenth Triple-Double as a Raptor

On March 23, 2018, Kyle Lowry recorded his 10th triple-double as a Raptor, with 25 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a 116–112 win over the Nets.

October 7, 2019: Signed One-Year Extension

On October 7, 2019, Kyle Lowry signed a one-year $31 million extension with the Raptors.

November 2, 2019: Season-High 36 Points

On November 2, 2019, Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 36 points in a 115–105 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

November 8, 2019: Sore Thumb Injury

On November 8, 2019, Kyle Lowry sustained a sore thumb injury during the 122–102 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, leading him to sit out for 2 weeks and miss 12 games.

December 3, 2019: Return Against Miami Heat

On December 3, 2019, Kyle Lowry made his return against the Miami Heat, scoring 12 points along with 6 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 steal and 1 block in a 121–110 loss.

December 22, 2019: Victory Against the Dallas Mavericks

On December 22, 2019, Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his game-high 32 points in the fourth quarter in a 110–107 victory against the Dallas Mavericks, helping the Raptors overcome a 30-point deficit.

December 23, 2019: Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On December 23, 2019, Kyle Lowry was named Eastern Conference Player of the week for games played between December 16–22.

2019: First NBA Championship

In 2019, Kyle Lowry helped lead the Raptors to their first NBA championship in franchise history.

2019: NBA Championship with the Toronto Raptors

In 2019, Kyle Lowry won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors, marking the franchise's first and only title.

February 27, 2020: Villanova Wildcats Jersey Retirement

On February 27, 2020, Kyle Lowry's jersey #1 was retired by the Villanova Wildcats.

August 1, 2020: Career-High 14 Rebounds

On August 1, 2020, Kyle Lowry scored 33 points, along with a career-high 14 rebounds, while leading the Raptors to a 107–93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. This was the Raptors' first game in the Orlando bubble.

January 14, 2021: 4,000th Assist With the Raptors

On January 14, 2021, Kyle Lowry recorded his 4,000th assist with the Raptors, joining Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard as the only players who have over 4,000 assists with their current teams, following his performance of 16 points, six rebounds, and a season-high 12 assists in a 111–108 win against the Charlotte Hornets.

January 27, 2021: Reached 10,000 Points With the Raptors

On January 27, 2021, Kyle Lowry reached 10,000 points with the Raptors, joining Chris Bosh and DeMar DeRozan as the only players to reach that milestone with the franchise. He had 21 points, five rebounds and three assists in a 115–108 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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 had his first triple-double of the season, getting 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 123–108 win against the 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 had 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 had a career-high 19 assists in a 132–125 loss against the Boston Celtics.

May 2, 2021: New Season-High 37 Points

On May 2, 2021, Kyle Lowry scored a new season-high 37 points and made a career-high tying eight three-pointers with two rebounds, 11 assists and a steal in a 121–114 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.

August 6, 2021: Signed by the Miami Heat

On August 6, 2021, the Miami Heat signed Kyle Lowry on a three-year, $85 million contract via a sign-and-trade with the Raptors in exchange for Goran Dragić and Precious Achiuwa.

November 6, 2021: First Triple Double With the Heat

On November 6, 2021, Kyle Lowry recorded his first triple double with the Heat and his 19th career triple double in a 118–115 win over the Utah Jazz with a statline of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists while shooting 72% from the field.

2021: Traded to Miami Heat

In 2021, Kyle Lowry was traded to the Miami Heat.

2021: Integral Role in Raptors' Success Ends

In 2021, Kyle Lowry's tenure as the integral point guard for the Raptors came to an end, having started in 2012.

April 11, 2023: Season-High 33 Points in Play-In Game

On April 11, 2023, during the Heat's play-in tournament game against the Atlanta Hawks, Kyle Lowry scored a season-high 33 points, alongside four rebounds and five assists, in a 116–105 loss.