Lu Dort celebrates 2025 NBA championship in hometown Montreal, throws parade

When you win an NBA championship, expect a summer busy with celebration. The Oklahoma City Thunder have learned that firsthand. Since they brought home the Larry O'Brien trophy, several players have spent the following months continuing their career accomplishments in their hometowns.

Add Lu Dort to the list. As most players do this late in the offseason, he returned to his hometown of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The city celebrated his ring as he hosted a championship parade. He also signed Montreal's Golden Book.

With thousands in attendance, Dort gave a speech to reflect on the Thunder's championship run. He was a key starter to their dominating season that finished with a Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.

Dort is tied with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the longest-tenured active Thunder player. They joined OKC during the 2019-20 season and have seen them both rise in their respective ways. In his case, he had a career season filled with first-time achievements.

Dort averaged 10.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. He shot 41.2% from 3 on 5.8 attempts. He was named to an All-Defense Team for the first time and finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year. He headlined one of the greatest defenses ever. The Thunder only conceded a handful of 30-plus point performances from a perimeter scorer, thanks to him.

In his speech, Dort jokingly threw a jab at fellow Montreal native Bennedict Mathurin, who was on the other side throughout the championship series.

“This trophy doesn’t just belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It belongs to all of Montreal,” Dort said. “Except for Bennedict Mathurin.”

The Thunder have had a few months to celebrate their first NBA championship. About every player on the roster has received some form of a gift or second parade in their hometown. They'll enter the 2025-26 regular season as a popular pick to repeat.

Lu Dort brought the Larry O’Brien trophy and had a championship parade in Montreal
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— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) August 22, 2025

Lu Dort is in the house in Montreal at the Blue Bombers vs. Alouettes game with the Larry O'Brien trophy. 🔥#CFLpic.twitter.com/lok5pbUnsj

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) August 22, 2025

Montrealer and NBA champion Lu Dort hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy sitting atop a Lamborghini as he cruised through the streets of the neighbourhood he grew up in... Montréal-Nord.

The community loved every second of the NBA championship celebration. pic.twitter.com/ewIMoY0DNN

— Kwabena Oduro (@Kwabz9) August 21, 2025

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