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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Luguentz “Lu” Dort, a rising star for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has proven that resilience and determination can pave the way to success. Born on April 19, 1999, in Montreal, Quebec, Dort made waves as the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year at Arizona State University. Though he went undrafted in 2019, his journey took a remarkable turn when he signed a two-way contract with the Thunder, eventually cementing his role as a key player for the team.

All this while, being in the spotlight as an NBA star, Lu has still managed to keep his personal life quite private. His Instagram account, majorly filled with updates about his life as a professional athlete is a good example of this. Regardless of the player’s urge to keep personal things on the low, fans can’t help but wonder what goes on in his dating life. Is Lu Dort seeing someone? If yes, who’s the lucky woman?!

Is Lu Dort dating? OKC Thunder star’s relationship status revealed

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So, the short answer is no, or well… at least not publicly. As of now, there are no confirmed reports about him being in a relationship. From all sources and information at hand, Dort is currently single. But does that mean there’s no one special in his life either? It’s hard to say for sure.

A quick scroll through his Instagram does lead to some speculations, however.  In a post around Christmas, Dort can be seen posing with an unknown woman. The question then becomes, is the woman a good friend or could there be more?

Well, a maybe is all we have again since Dort hasn’t shared anything to confirm the speculations ever. Until we have more clarity about Lu’s personal life, what more can we do than continue to focus on the other, well-known aspect of his life?

Balancing the Game and Giving Back: Lu Dort’s Dual Focus

It’s clear that Dort is extremely private about his personal life. But it’s also easy to see why. As a professional athlete who’s still in the early stages of his career, it’s likely that Dort wants to focus on his growth as a player. Over the course of 23 games he played for the Thunder in the 2024-25 regular season, he averaged 9.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 steals assists per game.

Apart from his basketball career, Lu is focused on giving back to the community he came from. In an interview, he said, “I feel like Montreal is an underdog city, and there’s so much talent that people don’t know.” And it’s not just words, in 2022 he launched ‘Maizon Dort Foundation’  dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged youth in Montreal, Oklahoma City, and central Arizona.

These communities have made me the player and person I am today. With the platform I have now, I want to do everything I can to give back. I want to make sure that children and families in underserved communities are given equal opportunities and support to achieve their dreams.” said Dort at the launch of his foundation.

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Though Lu Dort keeps his personal life under wraps, his actions continue to speak volumes about the kind of person he is. Whether it’s his steady growth on the court or his efforts to give back through the Maizon Dort Foundation, Dort is carving out a legacy defined by both performance and purpose—a path he’s determined to walk with focus and determination.

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