You may have heard the latest news sweeping through the streets of basketball-obsessed Toronto, Canada: Kyle Lowry has put pen to paper, agreeing to a one-year contract extension. The deal will compensate him handsomely for the role he played in the Toronto Raptors’ championship run.
More than anything else, the news comes with a dose of heartwarming symbolism. Although Toronto might soon be headed in a different direction, the franchise icon will be around to accept his ring on opening night and help the team mount a (however unlikely) title defense.
As colleagues of mine have previously opined, there are many positive aspects to the Lowry deal for all parties involved.