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Lu Dort to Bring NBA Championship Trophy to Montreal for City Hall Honor and Parade

The visit reflects Dort’s commitment to linking his championship success with youth development in Quebec.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort, center, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with his team after they won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Oklahoma City Thunder Lu Dort To Have NBA Title Parade In Montreal Next Week

Overview

  • Dort will accept a special invitation from Mayor Valérie Plante at Montreal City Hall on Aug. 20, where about 200 sports-community leaders will honor his title and youth outreach.
  • The Larry O’Brien Trophy will be on display during a homecoming parade in Montreal-Nord on Aug. 21 in the borough where Dort grew up.
  • From Aug. 22 to 23, Dort will host the fifth Camp Élite clinic to provide training and mentorship to 50 of Québec’s top young male basketball players.
  • The Thunder capped a 68-14 regular season by defeating the Indiana Pacers in seven games for only the franchise’s second NBA championship since 1979.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton on Aug. 7 and was celebrated with a parade and a Tiger-Cats game ceremony.