Lu Dort

Biography

Lu Dort was part of Canada’s historic bronze medal-winning team at the 2023 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup. It was Canada’s first ever medal at the tournament. Dort was among the players who committed to the national team in 2022 in the hopes of qualifying Canada for its first men’s Olympic basketball tournament since Sydney 2000. 

Dort first played with the senior national team at the 2020 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria where Canada missed qualifying for Tokyo 2020 after losing in the overtime to Czechia in the semifinals. 

Dort played one season at Arizona State University in 2018-19, helping the Sun Devils earn their first NCAA Tournament win since 2009. He was named PAC-12 Freshman of the Year and was also selected to the All-PAC-12 Second Team and All-Defensive team.

After going undrafted, Dort signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2019. He made his NBA debut on December 6, 2019. On April 13, 2021 he scored a career high 42 points, making seven 3 pointers against the Utah Jazz.

A Little More About Lu

Getting into the Sport: Started playing organised basketball at age 12… Played for Team Canada in the Adidas National Tournament and helped lead his team to the 2016 championship game… Also competed at the 2017 NBA Basketball Without Borders for which he was a first team selection… Two-time Team MVP at the BioSteel All-Canadian Game… Outside Interests: In 2023 he partnered with Canada Basketball, Buckets and Borders, and the City of Montreal to refurbish a park and court in his hometown neighbourhood in Montreal-Nord…