Offensive Game
Reliable catch-and-shoot threat who has developed into a 37-38% three-point shooter. Not a creator off the dribble, but takes open threes decisively and punishes defenses that ignore him.
Career Journey
Oklahoma City Thunder
2018-present
Defensive Anchor
One of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA
Canadian Guard
From Montreal, Quebec — undrafted to key starter
Undrafted to Starter
Became OKC starter despite going undrafted
Career Earnings
~$50M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Luguentz Dort is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils. Dort joined the Oklahoma City Thunder as an undrafted free agent in July 2019 and played there for seven seasons. Highly regarded for his defense, Dort is nicknamed "the Dorture Chamber" and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2025, later winning the NBA Finals that same year.
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Offensive Game
Reliable catch-and-shoot threat who has developed into a 37-38% three-point shooter. Not a creator off the dribble, but takes open threes decisively and punishes defenses that ignore him.
Defensive Game
Elite perimeter defender with the strength and athleticism to guard all five positions in a pinch. His 220-pound frame gives him an advantage rare for a 6'4" guard — opponents cannot bully through him.
Intangibles
Reads the game exceptionally well on defense — anticipates rotations, helps in passing lanes, and communicates switches. His defensive positioning reflects a deep understanding of opposing offenses.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Private
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Youth programs in Montreal's underserved communities
Supports basketball development tied to his Haitian family roots
Did You Know?
Dort grew up playing basketball in Montreal's competitive playground circuits — the city's physicality shaped his aggressive defensive style and his exceptionally developed upper-body strength.
He was undrafted in 2019 but rejected larger offers from other teams to sign with OKC on a two-way contract, betting on the organization's reputation for player development.
Dort's 220-pound frame for a 6'4" guard is extraordinarily unusual — most players his height weigh 185-195 lbs. That extra muscle defines his ability to guard every position.
He and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are Canadian national teammates, playing alongside each other both internationally and for the Thunder — making OKC's backcourt a Canadian connection.
Career Honors
Canada National Team member
Pac-12 All-Freshman (Arizona State, 2019)
NBA All-Defensive Team consideration (2023, 2024)
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