The Father Figure Behind the Fame: Kyle Lowry’s Brother, Lonnie Jr., Shaped a Champion and Saved His Life
Lonnie Lowry Jr. was the stabilizing force that helped shape a six-time NBA All-Star.
January 17, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on January 13, 2026
Kyle Lowry, an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers, grew up with his brother, Lonnie Jr., who is 5-year elder than him.
His brother helped him with his well-being and taught him to play basketball.
BREAKING NEWS! Monday July 6th, 2026 @ 8:00p on my Instagram page: @letstalk_kevjoseph I have the honour of having a conversation confronting racism with Lonnie Lowry, older brother of Champion, . Lonnie is a great father, mentor and leader in Philadelphia! 🎙
— Kev Joseph (@kevjoseph_)
Kyle Lowry grew up in a tight-knit African-American household with the love and hard work of his mother. His parents, Marie Holloway and Lonnie Lowry Sr., separated when he was only seven.
Lonnie Lowry Sr. became estranged from the family and lived 10 minutes away from the family’s home.
Marie Holloway became the family’s unwavering pillar and raised Kyle alongside his elder brother, Lonnie Jr. She worked tirelessly at the IRS and the U.S. Post Office to provide for her boys.
Her disciplinarian mother, who worked at Dunkin’ Donuts, supported raising her children. Their dedication helped him become the champion he is known as today.
Also, see:
Kyle Lowry’s Brother was Behind His Athletic Success
NBA champion Kyle Lowry’s father was absent from his life, but he had his older brother, Lonnie Lowry Jr., who has been a constant father figure in his life.
Lonnie Jr. stepped up after their parents separated.
Lonnie Jr. became Kyle’s primary source of support, guidance, and protection.
He ensured that his brother didn’t follow in the same path as his childhood friends, who are no longer alive. He didn’t allow him to get any tattoos or piercings.
The Point guard has often said he owes his survival to his brother, who kept him from following the dangerous paths of some childhood friends.
Their sibling bond was built on basketball.
Lonnie Jr. taught Kyle how to play, pushing him in pickup games against older boys. He searched newspaper ads for AAU basketball tryouts and ensured that Kyle got there and made the team.
Beyond basketball, Lonnie Jr. gave him crucial emotional advice, teaching him not to dwell on their estranged father. His strict mentorship helped Kyle’s toughness and success.
People also viewed:
- Check other Articles on
Ashish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.
Related articles
February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026
January 26, 2026
January 19, 2026
Comments
LEAVE A REPLY
Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here
Δ
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
Share article
- May 21, 2026 Louis Anthony Chighisola III, a former basketball, soccer, and football passed away at the age of 49. He was born on May 7, 1976, to...
- May 21, 2026 A Franklin Park mother is speaking out against what she describes as ongoing bullying and administrative failures at St. Vincent Ferrer School, after months...
- May 20, 2026 A witness account posted to the Glebe Locals Facebook group has sparked a heated debate among residents after a group of schoolboys was seen...
- May 20, 2026 Bruce C Kelsey, an A-level squash player, a champion platform tennis player, a scratch golfer, and a quick-witted bridge player, passed away at 70. Kelsey...
- May 19, 2026 Jerry L. "Sport" Jordan, a graduate of Laurel Highlands High School, passed away at 64. He was born on September 4, 1961, in Brownsville, PA,...
