Luguentz Dort returned home to Montreal North a champion, cruising through streets in a Lamborghini with the Larry O’Brien Trophy held high as hundreds cheered, Haitian bands and flags in the background. Dort, a hometown hero, told fans he wanted to share every bit of his success with his people, a reflection of his roots and culture. Before the parade, he retraced his path at Parc Saint-Laurent and Parc Pilon, where kids lined up to play pickup and shout his nickname, LuTheBeast. Parc Pilon overflowed with signs and chants of Lu, while Dort spoke to a crowd framed by Haitian and Quebec flags, underscoring the impact of the win back home. He highlighted his work through the Maizon Dort Foundation, which recently helped revamp local courts, and city officials honored his community efforts. Dort is the fourth Montrealer to win an NBA title, joining Wennington, Anthony, and Boucher, and he was celebrated as the Thunder’s defensive heartbeat after earning a spot on the All-NBA Defensive First Team with a solid 10 PPG in a stacked season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s presence alongside Dort highlighted OKC’s historic run, with Dort’s gritty two-way game described as the backbone of their title push. Bennedict Mathurin, another Montreal native, was noted as a Montreal North neighbor who made it all the way to the NBA final’s narrative as a Pacers’ rising talent. Dort’s path—undrafted in 2019, signing a two-way deal, and climbing to a $51 million career earnings benchmark—embodies the underdog spirit the city cherishes. The piece ties Dort’s championship to community pride, a reminder that for fantasy managers, leadership, defense, and role clarity at guard and wing positions can drive steady value beyond flashy scoring.