Kyle Lowry vowed there wouldn’t be tears.
The beloved former Raptors point guard made his return to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, and was feted by an emotional pre-game video tribute and a long standing ovation.
“I know if I cry, DeMar [DeRozan] will make fun of me and it’s gonna go viral,” Lowry joked before tipoff.
The lights dimmed and the video played during the announcement of the Heat’s starters. The 36-year-old guard was introduced with the familiar: “From North Philly, to your city. Number 7, Kyle Luh-luh-luh-luh-Lowry!”
WATCH | Lowry gets standing ovation in return to Toronto:
Raptors pay tribute
