The Haitiano-Canadian basketball player Luguentz Dort scored his name at the NBA list this Sunday, June 22. His team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, won the final of the North American championship against the Pacers of Indiana.
In a series disputed up to the seventh game, the Thunder won at home at the Paycc Center on the scoring from 103 to 91. This victory marks the first title of the franchise since his arrival in the League in 2008. The only finalist in 2012, Oklahoma City had so far never raised the trophy.
Originally from Montreal, Luguentz Dort contributed to the success of his team with nine registered points and seven rebounds. The player has also multiplied decisive defensive interventions, allowing his team to maintain his advance in this final meeting.
“I have my Canadian flag and that of Haiti. Admittedly, I grew up in Canada, but I have always represented Haiti because my family comes from there, “said the player after the match, while his teammates celebrated the title.
Born on April 19, 1999 from parents from Saint-Marc, Haiti, Luguentz Dort arrived at Thunder as a non-drafted recruit. He gradually imposed himself within the workforce thanks to his defensive impact and the regularity of his performance. This season, his team finished in the lead with a record of 68 victories for 14 defeats.
“We did it together, it was not easy. Our opponent, Indiana, is a very good team. We are proud to be here as champions, “he added.
Strongly made of this final, two players of Haitian origin clashed there for the first time: Benédict Mathurin for the Pacers of Indiana and Luguentz Dort for Oklahoma City. Both born in Canada of Haitian parents, they have brought the colors of their community to the highest level of North American basketball.
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