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Global News
5 days ago
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- Global News
Thunder's Lu Dort to have NBA title parade in Montreal next week
The Larry O'Brien Trophy will be in Montreal next week. Lu Dort, who won an NBA championship in June with the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will have a two-day celebration in his home city. On Aug. 20, Dort will be accepting a special invitation from Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante to City Hall. About 200 members of the sports community will be there to recognize his championship win and his dedication to youth in Montreal. The following day, there will be a homecoming parade in Montreal-Nord, the borough where he grew up. '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 release. 'I'm just grateful to share this with the people who have supported me from day one.' Story continues below advertisement The Thunder won the NBA title in seven games over the Indiana Pacers for just the second championship in franchise history. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The Seattle SuperSonics won the NBA title in 1979; the team was moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. There's nothing in the rafters in Oklahoma City to commemorate that title. The 26-year-old Dort, in his sixth season with the Thunder, has been a defensive cornerstone and earned his first NBA all-defensive first team nod this past season. Oklahoma City had the best record in the regular season in the NBA at 68-14. The Thunder were also the youngest team to win a title in nearly a half-century. Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named Finals MVP after winning regular-season MVP and being the scoring champion, had a parade in Hamilton on Aug. 7. He was presented the key to the city and was honoured at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' game against the B.C. Lions that night. Dort will also be hosting the fifth edition of Camp Élite from Aug. 22-23, bringing together 50 of Québec's top young male basketball players for two days of training, mentorship and motivation. – With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2025. Story continues below advertisement
Montreal Gazette
6 days ago
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
NBA champion Luguentz Dort to bring Larry O'Brien Trophy to Montreal for homecoming parade
Basketball 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
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Thunder's Lu Dort to have NBA title parade in Montreal next week
MONTREAL – The Larry O'Brien Trophy will be in Montreal next week. Lu Dort, who won an NBA championship in June with the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will have a two-day celebration in his home city. On Aug. 20, Dort will be accepting a special invitation from Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante to City Hall. About 200 members of the sports community will be there to recognize his championship win and his dedication to youth in Montreal. The following day, there will be a homecoming parade in Montreal-Nord, the borough where he grew up. Dort will also host the fifth edition of Camp Élite, bringing together 50 of Québec's top young male basketball players for two days of training, mentorship and motivation. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. '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 release. 'I'm just grateful to share this with the people who have supported me from day one.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 13, 2025.
