He addressed Sunday s ceremony in a recorded video, during which he said he is honoured to receive the degree. He spoke about his upbringing in north Philadelphia, calling it one of the toughest places in America to grow up. According to the statistics, I shouldn t be here with you today, Lowry said, referring to the violence in his hometown. He said he overcame the hardships with the help of his family and other important figures in his life. Today, I can humbly say and I can humbly confess that I am not standing where I am on my own volition, Lowry said. Success cannot be obtained without struggle, and it definitely cannot be accomplished alone.
Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry receives honorary doctorate from Nova Scotia university
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) talks to Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) after an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Lowry has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Nova Scotiaâs Acadia University. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Chris O Meara May 10, 2021 - 9:30 AM
WOLFVILLE, N.S. - Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry congratulated students for navigating their studies through the COVID-19 pandemic as he received an honorary doctorate from Nova Scotiaâs Acadia University on Sunday.
Lowry, a point guard with the Raptors and an Olympic gold medallist, received the honorary doctorate of humanities during the university s virtual spring convocation. Although Lowry is from Philadelphia, Pa., he has referred to Canada as his adoptive country.
Dr. Lowry : Raptors Lowry receives honorary doctorate from Acadia
Point guard Kyle Lowry. (Michael Dwyer/AP) | May 10, 2021, 11:31 AM
May 10, 2021, 11:31 AM
WOLFVILLE, N.S. Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry congratulated students for navigating their studies through the COVID-19 pandemic as he received an honorary doctorate from Nova Scotia s Acadia University on Sunday.
Lowry, a point guard with the Raptors and an Olympic gold medallist, received the honorary doctorate of humanities during the university s virtual spring convocation. Although Lowry is from Philadelphia, Pa., he has referred to Canada as his adoptive country.
He addressed Sunday s ceremony in a recorded video, during which he said he is honoured to receive the degree. He spoke about his upbringing in north Philadelphia, calling it one of the toughest places in America to grow up.