4 former Raptors set to return to Toronto for the first time in 2021-22

4. Kyle Lowry: February 3rd vs. Miami Heat

Everyone and I mean everyone, should have known this was one of the players on this list. If not, I don’t know what to make of you right now.

The return of Kyle Lowry to Toronto will be one hell of an emotional night for Kyle himself, the entire Raptors roster, the coaching staff, management, and, of course, the fans of this franchise.

He simply meant everything and more to the city of Toronto, and it honestly stung a little bit when he left for Miami via a sign and trade with the Heat which sent Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa to the Raptors.

The Toronto Raptors franchise owes a lot to Kyle Lowry

Watching Lowry grow as a player on this team over the past nine seasons was a treat to watch as a fan of basketball, and fans have to be thrilled with the fact that he managed to get a ring before he departed in search of another challenge.

I know for a fact Lowry is going to get emotional during the ceremony welcoming him back to Toronto, but once that ball is tipped off, he’s going to zone right back in and play the game he loves to play. It’ll be weird rooting against Lowry’s team in Scotiabank Arena, but that shouldn’t put a damper on what will be a breathtaking night.