Raptors’ Kyle Lowry to get honorary doctorate from Acadia University, jokes he’ll be ‘doctor of greatness’

Paging Dr. Lowry.

Following the Raptors’ 114-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets, Kyle Lowry engaged in playful banter with reporters after Acadia University announced earlier Wednesday that he will be receiving an honorary degree.

He began the session by telling reporters that once he gets his doctorate next month from the Nova Scotia university, he would only respond to questions if reporters addressed him as Dr. Lowry.

When asked by Toronto Star’s Doug Smith what type of doctor he will be, Lowry responded, without missing a beat, “a doctor of greatness.” That got a chuckle and a big smile from Lowry.

When Sportsnet’s Michael Grange wished him good luck in his studies, Lowry said “doctors don’t need to study as much.”

But even Lowry acknowledged that he’d be the second greatest doctor from Philadelphia.

There’s only one Dr. J after all.

Lowry will be one of seven people to receive an honorary doctorate from Nova Scotia’s Acadia University in the Class of 2021, according to a press release from the school.

“He rallied the nation when he led Canada’s only NBA franchise to a historic NBA championship victory in 2019,” said the release. “Lowry and his wife, Ayahna Cornish-Lowry, are committed to improving the lives of the disadvantaged in Toronto and Philadelphia to help them experience a better quality of life. Together, they set up the Lowry Love Foundation, a charity that gives back to community.”

The virtual convocation will be held May 9, with a keynote address from former prime minister Paul Martin, another one to be honoured that day.