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Lu Dort Celebrated in Montreal North Parade After Thunder Title

The homecoming capped a two-day tribute spotlighting his City Hall honor alongside years of local philanthropy.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort, centre, carries the NBA's Larry O'Brien trophy through the streets of Montreal North, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Overview

  • Hundreds packed rue Charleroi as Dort rode through Montreal North with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, a Haitian marching band, and a stop at Parc Pilon where fans chanted his name.
  • A day earlier he signed Montreal’s Livre d’Or at City Hall, where Mayor Valérie Plante praised his perseverance and community values, with media also noting a lighthearted jab referencing fellow Montrealer Bennedict Mathurin.
  • Dort helped Oklahoma City win the NBA championship in June with a seven-game Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers alongside MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
  • His Maizon Dort Foundation has supported local youth for years, including pandemic donations to hospital staff, a 2024 revamp of Parc Saint-Laurent courts, and outreach campaigns for young people.
  • The Montreal-Nord native became the city’s fourth NBA champion and earned All-NBA Defensive First Team honors this season, reinforcing his role as a model for the borough’s large Haitian-Canadian community.