NBA champion Luguentz Dort to bring Larry O'Brien Trophy to Montreal for homecoming parade
NBA champion and Montreal native Luguentz Dort will have his moment with the Larry O'Brien Trophy in his hometown later this month with four days of events, including a homecoming parade in Montreal North.
The Oklahoma City Thunder small forward will start the festivities on Aug. 20 with an invitation to City Hall to meet with mayor Valérie Plante, where Dort will sign the golden book.
The following day, a homecoming parade will be held in Montreal North with the trophy. The route has yet to be announced.
'This summer has been a dream come true — winning the championship and having the opportunity to come back home, with the trophy, to celebrate here in Montréal,' Dort said in a press release. 'I'm just grateful to share this with the people who have supported me from day one.'
On Aug. 22-23, Dort's foundation will host the fifth edition of Camp Élite, which will bring together 50 of the province's top young male basketball players for two days of training.
Dort won his first NBA championship this June when the Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in in seven games. The 26-year-old finished fourth for the
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