Raptors: Top 5 point guards in franchise history

No. 1: Kyle Lowry

Was there ever any doubt? The Raptors have had some all-stars in their history, a few all-NBA guys too, but Lowry is the only one who could credibly pull off the speech from Braveheart.

Lowry is a dog. He’s not the most talented star Toronto had, nor the most skilled, but no Raptor has ever given more of himself to the team. His signature move?  Taking the charge.

When Toronto won the title in 2019, Kawhi was their best player, but Kyle was the leader. He was the one who exploded for 14 points in the first quarter of Game 6 of the Finals, helping take down the mighty Golden State Warriors.

The stats back up how good Lowry has been as a Raptor. After starting his career in Memphis and earning himself a trade put of Houston, Lowry has since averaged 17.6 points and 7.1 assists in nine seasons as a Raptor. Even as he approaches 35 years old, he is making a push for an All-Star game nod.

Rather than play like a Vince Carter-type that relies on flashiness and substance, Lowry opts for a determined, motivational style of leadership that has helped the Raptors become a consistent winner.  He’s played for three franchises throughout his career, but he will always be a Toronto Raptor at heart.