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Lowry on Raptors' young roster: 'I want them to be champions again'

The Toronto Raptors officially opened their 2021-22 season at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night with a disappointing loss to the Washington Wizards. While fans welcomed their new young and exciting squad, it felt like something - or, someone - was missing.

That someone is Kyle Lowry, longtime Raptors point guard and newest addition to a star-studded Miami Heat team, who tip off their season at home on Thursday night.

Kyle Lowry is excited to see the Raptors' young guns develop into stars in his absence. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)
Kyle Lowry is excited to see the Raptors' young guns develop into stars in his absence. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

Ahead of his debut with his new club, Lowry sat down with the New York Times’s Jonathan Abrams to talk about his departure from Toronto and his new beginnings.