Luguentz Dort is a Canadian basketball small forward/shooting guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Born April 19, 1999, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Dort played soccer as a child, but was later influenced to play basketball by his brothers. He would go on to attend the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario, where he was rated as a five-star recruit.
Lu Dort committed to play college basketball for Arizona State on October 18, 2017. On his college debut, he put up 28 points, nine rebounds and three steals over Cal State Fullerton, breaking the school record for a freshman debut in points scored.
He was named MVP of the MGM Resorts Main Event tournament in November. Following his team's loss at the 2019 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Dort declared himself for the 2019 NBA Draft.
Dort signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder after going undrafted in 2019. He made his NBA debut on December 6, 2019, against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He scored a career-high 42 points in a 106–96 loss to the Utah Jazz on April 13, 2021. He hit seven 3-pointers in that game, also a career-high. He re-signed with the Thunder for a second time on July 6, 2022, on a five-year, $82.5 million contract.
Internationally, Dort penned a three-year commitment to play with the Canadian senior men's national team on May 24, 2022.
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How much is Luguentz Dort getting paid?
Luguentz Dort is set to earn $15,277,778 for the 2023/24 season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dort is currently in the second year of his five-year $82.5 million contract with the Thunder.
Additionally, Dort is due to make $16,500,000 for the 2024/25 season, $17,722,222 for the 2025/26 season. The Thunder have a club option for the 2026/27 season.
Season | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2022/23 | $15,277,778 | - | $15,277,778 | - | $15,277,778 |
2023/24 | $15,277,778 | - | $15,277,778 | - | $15,277,778 |
2024/25 | $16,500,000 | - | $16,500,000 | - | $16,500,000 |
2025/26 | $17,722,222 | - | $17,722,222 | - | $17,722,222 |
2026/27 (Club Option) | $17,722,222 | - | $17,722,222 | - | $17,722,222 |
2027 | Unrestricted Free agent |
How much does Luguentz Dort make in a minute?
Luguentz Dort will make $15,277,778 for the 2023/24 season. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Dort makes around $29.06 every minute.
Luguentz Dort Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 season, Luguentz Dort would have earned over $15,277,778 from his NBA contracts.
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What are the terms of Luguentz Dort’s Contract?
Luguentz Dort is currently on a five-year $82.5 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder which he signed on July 6, 2022. He is guaranteed $87.5 million over five years. As per his contract, he is due to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2026/27 season.
How much of Luguentz Dort's Contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Luguentz Dort is guaranteed $64,777,778 of his $82,500,000 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has an average salary of $16,500,000 and will earn a base salary of $15,277,778 for the 2023/24 season.
Luguentz Dort Contract History
July 6, 2019
Dort signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
June 24, 2020
Converted from a two-way contract to a regular contract by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
July 6, 2022
Signed a five-year $82.5 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
FAQ on Luguentz Dort
A. Luguentz Dort will make $15,277,778 for the 2023/24 season.
A. Luguentz Dort plays as a small forward/shooting guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
A. Luguentz Dort was born on April 19, 1999, and is 24 years old.
A. Luguentz Dort plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A. According to online sources, Luguentz Dort’s net worth is estimated at around $7 million as of 2023.