Lu Dort says goodbye to OKC on IG along with a special video:
“Dear OKC,
There are no words that could ever fully express what the 405 means to me, but one thing will always be true:
I'Il forever be grateful.
Thank you to the Oklahoma City Thunder organization for taking a chance on a young, overlooked kid from Montreal seven years ago. To the coaching staff, thank you for pouring so much into me day after day, year after year. To this city, thank you for making this HOME
- not just for me, but for my family. And to my teammates, thank you for every battle we fought together and every challenge we faced along the way.
To YOU, Loud City- I will forever appreciate the relentless support. Through all the highs and lows, you never stopped believing in us as we chased the goal of bringing this city its first championship.
I wouldn't trade my time here for anything. This place helped shape me into the man you see today, and I'll always carry these memories with me. I leave with nothing but the deepest sense of love, gratitude, and appreciation for everyone who made this chapter so special.
With love,
Luuuuuuuuu
5 out”
Lu Dort was the longest tenured Thunder player and genuinely one of my favorite players of all time
He was a catalyst that turned the Thunder around in 2019-2020 as an undrafted rookie who became a starter and gave Harden hell round one before one of the greatest game 7 peer romances ever
He grew into one of the best defenders in the sport and a knockdown shooter who saved the championship run in that series vs the Nuggets
His moonball three from halfcourt in game 7 is the moment where it felt like the championship was won
From undrafted to a champion with the Thunder, I hope the #5 isn’t worn for the Thunder again
Thank you @luthebeast for everything, we’re not champions without you
Mike Brown says he was constantly asking Dillon Jones for advice throughout the Knicks’ run because Dillon had just won a title with OKC:
“Hey when you guys were in this position, what was Mark saying? What was Sam Presti saying?”
(via @Roommates__Show)
If we date, don’t stop being you. Keep having fun, keep seeing your friends, keep chasing your goals, and keep enjoying your life. A relationship should add to your life, not take away from it. Just make sure you save time for us too.