Free agency is a complex matter. While team fit and financial stability always plays a role in a player’s decision, a myriad of other factors are often overlooked. The city a team is in matters. The fanbase matters. The coaching staff matters. And perhaps most of all, connections matter — and Kyle Lowry has several with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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On the surface, there’s already an obvious connection between the Raptors’ star and the city of Philadelphia. He grew up in Philly, attending Cardinal Daugherty High School on North Second Street and eventually made the decision to stay at home for his collegiate career, opting to play at Villanova.