Kyle Lowry pens love letter to Toronto Raptors fans

Kyle Lowry certainly had a season and perhaps more importantly, a post-season to remember.

The 30-year-old pointguard was key in leadingToronto to a franchise-best 56 wins in the regular season,followed by a berth in the Eastern Conference final for the first time infranchise history.

Despite the accomplishments, the Raptors fell short of their goal losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games.

For Lowry, it wasn't good enough, and on Thursday heshowed his appreciation toRaptors' fans with a heartfelt letter published on his Twitter account.

"It still hasn't sunk in that's over," Lowry began. "I saw our fans, I always knew we were Canada's team. But damn, y'allcame out with the love and support we needed ... You made basketball fans around the worldtake notice."

The Philadelphianative also thanked fans for voting him in as a starter at the NBA All-Star game for the second-straight season.

"Being able to [bein the All-Star game] with DeMar [DeRozan] ... at home ... well, it's an experience that will stay with us for ever."

To end his letter, Lowry thanked all fans who came out to support the Raptors in the playoffs.

"The chants after the final horn in Game 6," he wrote. "You were heard."

"I'm proud of what we accomplished.But like you, I'm not satisfied."

Lowry struggled at times inthe playoffs, but also had with several outstanding performances, most notablya 35-point effort in Toronto'ssecond-round Game 7victory against the Miami Heat.

The two-time all-star averaged 19.1 points in the playoffs along with 4.7 rebounds and six assists in over 38 minutes.