Oklahoma City’s Luguentz Dort is as tough as they come — a true brick wall on defense. He stops star guard De’Aaron Fox in his tracks, swipes the ball and takes it coast to coast for a clutch driving finish to win the game. Dort’s incredible play secured an impressive 105-103 Thunder victory over the Sacramento Kings on November 12, 2021.

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort forces steal, converts game-winning layup off final possession

Though he’s earned his reputation as a defensive specialist, what Luguentz Dort brings to the Oklahoma City Thunder is so much more. A calming presence while down one in the final minute of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dort takes his spot beyond the arc and waits for a series of swing passes to find him for a drive and go-ahead hoop. Dort finished with 25 points in the October 27, 2023 contest and his squad walked away with the win.

Luguentz Dort sinks go-ahead hoop down stretch vs. Cavs

Get out of this man’s way! Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Luguentz Dort puts the ball on the deck, drives the lane, and hammers home a ferocious dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 25, 2020.

Luguentz Dort attacks gap in defense with powerful slam

When the defensive stopper starts showing off his touch, it’s time to take notice. Luguentz Dort gets his man off his feet at the perimeter then attacks the hoop for a tough reverse layup. Dort finished with 14 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder win on January 27, 2021.

Luguentz Dort drives to the rim and finishes with up-and-under

When Oklahoma City Thunder wing Luguentz Dort hits a proverbial launchpad in the paint, a powerful slam is usually next to come. He makes a hard cut in the lane and soars for a nasty, one-handed jam over the defender. Dort finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and two assists in the matchup with the Chicago Bulls on January 24, 2022.

Luguentz Dort cuts through paint for dunk in traffic

Big-game players step up when called upon. Oklahoma City Guard Luguentz Dort finds his spot in the corner in the final seconds of a tied ball game against the San Antonio Spurs, patiently awaits a kick-out from teammate Al Horford, then buries the game-winning triple on February 24, 2021.

Luguentz Dort drills game-winner from corner, hits the deck for team celebration

Luguentz Dort and the Oklahoma City Thunder kept the good times rolling in 2023. After finishing the 2022 portion of the schedule at 15-21, Dort and company turned the page as the fourth-year guard unleashed some style points on Chris Duarte when he went between-the-legs straight into a crossover before finishing with a layup. Dort deposited 22 points and grabbed a career-best 11 rebounds in his squad’s 126-106 win over the Indiana Pacers on January 18, 2023. The victory was the Thunder’s fourth straight and seventh in nine tries in the New Year, with all seven coming by double-digit margins.  

Luguentz Dort blows past defender for tough bucket

Known first for his relentless defense, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort has quickly elevated his game to become a nightly 20-point threat on offense. In an isolation with the game in question, Dort creates space with a smooth crossover dribble before rising up for a game-clinching triple. Dort was in full takeover mode, outscoring the Dallas Mavericks by his lonesome in overtime and finishing with 30 points, six rebounds and six triples in a 120-114 win on February 2, 2022.

Luguentz Dort scores 14 straight in overtime victory over Mavericks

You’re gonna have to take care of the rock better than that when Luguentz Dort is on the floor. The standout Oklahoma City Thunder sophomore snatches a soft pass away from the Portland Trail Blazers on one end of the court, then takes the ball the length of the floor for a dunk on February 16, 2021.

Luguentz Dort breaks up passing lane, takes ball all the way for dunk

As the only starter available for a shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder squad, Luguentz Dort answered the bell. Dort asserts himself against the Memphis Grizzlies, taking it right to Brandon Clarke before hitting his defender with a spin move and stepback jumper. Dort was money when his team needed him most, pouring in a team-high 24 points to pair with seven rebounds and four assists in a 115-109 win on December 17, 2022. 

Luguentz Dort spins around defender into stepback jumper

Marketplace

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort

Luguentz Dort