It will be the first time in Raptors history that the team ... Lowry should be the first Raptor to have his jersey hung in the rafters. With Lowry still active, however, and the Nets indicating ...

Raptors legend Vince Carter attempts to put words to strong emotions as his No. 15 jersey is raised to the rafters in Toronto.

Lowry is still playing and may be for a handful more years, and with Carter entering the Hall of Fame this year the Raptors decided to go with their first star to be the first retired jersey.