History of Luguentz Dort in Timeline

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.

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April 19, 1999: Luguentz Dort's Birth

On April 19, 1999, Luguentz Dort was born. He is now a Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2007: James Harden Recruit

In 2007, James Harden was recruited to Arizona State

July 2015: Played for Canada at adidas Nations

In July 2015, Dort represented Canada at the adidas Nations tournament, where he averaged 9.2 points and 4 rebounds across 4 games.

August 2016: Led Canada to second place at adidas Nations and Invited to Nike Americas Team Camp

In August 2016, Dort averaged 11.3 points through 6 games to lead Canada to second place at adidas Nations. Later in the month, he was invited to the Nike Americas Team Camp, where he was named MVP of the All-Star game.

October 18, 2017: Committed to Arizona State

On October 18, 2017, Dort committed to play college basketball for Arizona State.

April 2018: Reclaimed MVP Accolades at BioSteel All-Canadian Game

In April 2018, Dort reclaimed team MVP accolades at the BioSteel All-Canadian Game after recording 34 points and 8 rebounds.

November 6, 2018: Debut for Arizona State

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.

July 2019: Joined Oklahoma City Thunder

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.

December 6, 2019: NBA Debut

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.

2019: Declared for the NBA draft

In 2019, following Arizona State's loss in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Dort declared for the 2019 NBA draft, forgoing his final three seasons of collegiate eligibility.

January 29, 2020: Career-High Points

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.

June 24, 2020: Re-signed with the Thunder

On June 24, 2020, the Thunder announced that they had re-signed Dort to a 4-year, $5.4 million contract.

April 13, 2021: Career-High 42 Points

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.

February 2, 2022: Season-High Points

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.

May 24, 2022: Committed to Canadian National Team

On May 24, 2022, Dort committed to play with the Canadian senior men's national team for three years.

July 6, 2022: Re-signed with Thunder

On July 6, 2022, Dort re-signed with the Thunder on a five-year, $87.5 million contract.

November 3, 2023: Led Thunder in Scoring

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.

2024: Named to Olympics Roster

In 2024, Dort was named to Canada's roster for the Summer Olympics in Paris.

June 22, 2025: Captured First NBA Title

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.

2025: Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team and Won NBA Finals

In 2025, Luguentz Dort was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team and later that year, he won the NBA Finals.

January 27, 2026: Fined for Altercation

On January 27, 2026, following a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Dort shoved Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears, initiating an altercation. Both players were fined $25,000.