India, July 7 -- Kyle Lowry has officially brought the curtain down on his 20-year NBA career, announcing on Tuesday that he will retire as a member of the Toronto Raptors. The six-time All-Star shared the news through a video on Instagram, confirming that he will sign a one-day contract with the franchise where he enjoyed the most successful chapter of his career. "It's official: I'm retiring as a Toronto Raptor," Lowry says in the video.

The 40-year-old played a pivotal role in leading Toronto to its first NBA championship in 2019 and is widely regarded as the greatest player in Raptors history. The franchise welcomed him back with a social media post reading, "Welcome Home Kyle," and is expected to outline plans to retire his iconic N...