Kyle Lowry, the six-time All-Star guard, has announced that he will be re-signing with his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. The 38-year-old veteran made the announcement on Instagram, revealing that he has agreed to a one-year deal with the Sixers.
Lowry, a North Philadelphia native and Villanova product, initially joined the Sixers last February after being traded from Miami to Charlotte and subsequently bought out by the Hornets. During his time with the Sixers, Lowry averaged 8.0 points and 4.6 assists while starting 20 out of 23 regular-season games. He continued to be a key contributor for Philadelphia during their first-round playoff exit against the New York Knicks.
With an impressive 18-year career in the NBA, Lowry joins a select group of players who have played at least 19 seasons in the league. Among active players last season, only LeBron James, P.J. Tucker, Taj Gibson, and Chris Paul were older than Lowry.
Lowry's decision to return to the Sixers is part of the team's aggressive offseason moves as they aim to contend for an NBA title. The addition of Paul George, who signed a four-year, $212 million deal as a free agent, further strengthens a roster led by Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The Sixers also secured a five-year, $204 million extension with Maxey and re-signed Kelly Oubre Jr. Additionally, they bolstered their squad by adding veteran free agents Eric Gordon, Caleb Martin, and Andre Drummond.
Philadelphia's last appearance in the Eastern Conference finals dates back to 2001, and the team is looking to capitalize on the remaining prime years of Embiid's career. Lowry, who has previously played for five NBA teams, brings valuable experience to the Sixers, having won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 and an Olympic gold medal in 2016.
These moves signal the Sixers' commitment to building a competitive team and making a strong push in the upcoming NBA season. Fans can expect an exciting lineup as Philadelphia aims to make a deep playoff run and potentially contend for the championship.
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