It’s safe to say Kyle Lowry will go down in Toronto’s sports history as one of the most important figures of all-time.
The Philidelphia-native blossomed into a star in the city. He was a top point guard in the Eastern Conference for almost a decade, a six-time All-Star, an Olympic champion and most importantly an NBA champion.
Now, after an announcement made on his Twitter account Monday, he’s off to join the Miami Heat in a sign-and-trade deal.
Lowry’s legacy has many calling on the creation of his statue in the city, but for now, here’s a timeline looking at the nine memorable years he spent in a Raptors uniform.