Jimmy Butler Sends Message After Retirement Announcement
NBA veteran Kyle Lowry retires after a career with the Toronto Raptors, prompting a public response from Jimmy Butler.
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Kyle Lowry has officially retired from professional basketball following the signing of a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. The announcement marks the conclusion of his tenure with the franchise.
Reports from CBC and the Toronto Tempo detail that Lowry and his wife, Ayahna Cornish-Lowry, have joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo. Jimmy Butler has publicly acknowledged the retirement news.
Future updates will clarify the extent of Lowry's involvement with the Toronto Tempo organization. It remains to be seen if additional professional peers will issue further public statements regarding his career transition.
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Quick answers
What is Kyle Lowry’s new professional role?
Lowry and his wife, Ayahna Cornish-Lowry, have joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo.
How did Kyle Lowry formalize his retirement?
He signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors before announcing his retirement.
Did other players react to the retirement?
Yes, Jimmy Butler sent a message following the announcement.
Coverage (6)
- Retiring NBA Star Shades the Clippers with Subtle Jab Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- In Toronto, Kyle Lowry transformed himself and the Raptors franchise CBS Sports · 8h ago
- Former Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry and wife latest high-profile members of Toronto Tempo ownership group CBC · 8h ago
- Kyle Lowry and Ayahna Cornish-Lowry join Toronto Tempo Ownership Group Toronto Tempo · 8h ago
- Kyle Lowry retires after signing one-day contract with Raptors ESPN · 8h ago
- Jimmy Butler Sends Message After Retirement Announcement Athlon Sports · 8h ago broke it first
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