Kyle Lowry receives honourary doctorate from Acadia University

By Geoff Rohoman

Posted May 10, 2021 8:23 am.

Last Updated May 10, 2021 8:25 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

From now on he’s not just the Toronto Raptors G.O.A.T.,

For his hard work, dedication, leading the basketball charge across Canada, and for all the good his Lowry Love Foundation has done, Kyle Lowry is now Dr. Kyle Lowry.

Lowry received his honourary doctorate from Acadia University in Nova Scotia over the weekend.

He was a part of the virtual ceremony for the university on Sunday, delivering a heartfelt speech to the class of 2021.

Lowry thanked his family, former coaches and everyone else that helped him get to where he is today.

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