As reported over the weekend, the Toronto Raptors have officially re-signed Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka. Let us rejoice and be glad.
Lowry, the team’s central engine and three-time All-Star, agreed to a three-year deal worth $100 million. It’s a significant annual amount, but since Lowry’s been the key to this great Toronto run, it always made sense to bring him back, regardless of the dollars.
Likewise, Ibaka, the team’s talented combo forward-centre, is back for three years at $65 million. Given Serge’s versatile skill set — on defense in particular — it also made sense to get him back in Toronto.