How Luguentz Dort built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Luguentz Dort is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. After playing college basketball for Arizona State, he joined the Thunder as an undrafted free agent. Known for his exceptional defensive skills, earning him the nickname "the Dorture Chamber," Dort was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2025 and won an NBA Championship in the same year. He is currently the longest tenured player on the team.
On November 6, 2018, Dort debuted for Arizona State, scoring 28 points, securing 9 rebounds, and making 3 steals in a 102–94 double-overtime victory against Cal State Fullerton, breaking the school record for freshman debut points.
In July 2019, Luguentz Dort joined the Oklahoma City Thunder as an undrafted free agent. He is now the longest tenured player on the team.
On December 6, 2019, Dort made his NBA debut playing 7 minutes and grabbing one rebound for the Oklahoma City Thunder in an overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
On January 29, 2020, Dort scored a then career-high 23 points, with two rebounds, a steal and a block in a 120–100 win over the Sacramento Kings.
On June 24, 2020, the Thunder announced that they had re-signed Dort to a 4-year, $5.4 million contract.
On April 13, 2021, Dort achieved a career-high of 42 points, making seven 3-pointers, also a career-high, in a 106–96 loss to the Utah Jazz.
On February 2, 2022, Dort scored a season-high 30 points, including 14 straight points for the Thunder to end the game, in a 120–114 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks.
On July 6, 2022, Dort re-signed with the Thunder on a five-year, $87.5 million contract.
On November 3, 2023, Dort led the Thunder in scoring with 29 points while making all six of his three-point attempts, during a 141–139 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
On June 22, 2025, Dort won his first NBA title as the Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the Finals, playing 35 minutes and recording nine points.
In 2025, Luguentz Dort was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team and later that year, he won the NBA Finals.
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