[PAR] [TLE] Kyle Lowry [SEP] Kyle Lowry (born March 25, 1986) is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA).  He attended Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia and declared for the NBA draft after two seasons with Villanova University under coach Jay Wright.  He was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 24th pick in the 2006 NBA draft. [PAR] [TLE] 2012–13 Toronto Raptors season [SEP] The 2012–13 Toronto Raptors season was the 18th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA).  In the off-season, after failing to pursue Steve Nash in free agency, the Raptors acquired Kyle Lowry from the Houston Rockets for a first round pick.  The also season marked the debut of Jonas Valančiūnas, their first pick in the 2011 Draft from Lithuania.  On January 30, 2013, the Raptors acquired Rudy Gay in a three-way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons which sent longtime point guard José Calderón to the Pistons.  Despite a winning home record (21-20) the Raptors failed to secure a playoff spot with a 34-48 record.
[PAR] [TLE] Kyle Lowry [ SEP ] Kyle Lowry ( born March 25 , 1986 ) is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) . He attended Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia and declared for the NBA draft after two seasons with Villanova University under coach Jay Wright . He was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 24th pick in the 2006 NBA draft . [PAR] [TLE] 2012–13 Toronto Raptors season [ SEP ] The 2012–13 Toronto Raptors season was the 18th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) . In the off - season , after failing to pursue Steve Nash in free agency , the Raptors acquired Kyle Lowry from the Houston Rockets for a first round pick . The also season marked the debut of Jonas Valančiūnas , their first pick in the 2011 Draft from Lithuania . On January 30 , 2013 , the Raptors acquired Rudy Gay in a three - way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons which sent longtime point guard José Calderón to the Pistons . Despite a winning home record ( 21 - 20 ) the Raptors failed to secure a playoff spot with a 34 - 48 record .
The 2012–13 Toronto Raptors season began with an acquisition of which former Villanova player?
The 2012–13 Toronto Raptors season began with an acquisition of which former Villanova player ?
Kyle Lowry
Kyle Lowry