Kyle Lowry, a six-time All-Star guard, announced on Instagram Thursday that he will be returning to his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. According to ESPN, Lowry has signed a one-year contract with the Sixers.
Veteran guard Kyle Lowry, a six-time All-Star, announced on Instagram Thursday that he will be returning to his hometown Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year contract, per ESPN. Lowry, 38, joined the Sixers midway through last season after being traded from the Miami Heat to the Charlotte Hornets in late January, then waived by Charlotte three weeks later. A Philadelphia native and former Villanova college player, Lowry appeared in 23 regular-season games for the Sixers, starting 20, and averaged 8.0 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.8 rebounds per game while shooting 40.4 percent from 3-point range. He notably scored 18 points in the 76ers’ playoff opener and averaged 7.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.5 rebounds during their six-game series against the New York Knicks.
Lowry participated in six consecutive All-Star Games and garnered MVP consideration in the 2015-16 season while playing for the Toronto Raptors. His tenure with the Raptors culminated in guiding them to the 2019 NBA championship. Throughout his 18-season NBA career spanning stints with Memphis (2006-09), Houston (2009-12), Toronto (2012-21), Miami (2021-24), and Philadelphia, Lowry has maintained career averages of 14.3 points, 6.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.
