The Raptors recently announced they will retire the Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey on Nov. 2 which makes a ton of sense when considering his impact on Toronto basketball. The number will be the first to be retired in franchise history. However, per TSN, it reportedly wasn't a slam dunk:

Kyle Lowry is gearing up for his second season with the Philadelphia 76ers after a challenging last year, where he played just 23 games. Despite the limited action, those familiar with Lowry’s time with the Toronto Raptors recognize his true value on the court.

There were high-ranking members of the organization who maintained that Kyle Lowry should be the first to receive the honour, having spent nearly a decade with the club, been the face of its most