Wanderer

Despite being on opposite teams, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lou is sleeping and Indiana Pacers watchman Bennedict Mathurin They retained their close friendship that was finally in their hometown of Montreal in Canada.

Last season, Dort and Mathurin saw their grandfather of a spanish Grom and packs dealt with the NBA final. It was probably something they imagined together, but fate decided to add a minor plug.

Thunder beat pagers in seven games, and the Strt is an instrumental piece with a solid two-way. With his last achievement, he was honored by the city house Montreal. He was asked to sign the City Secretary for the adoption of the community pride.

During his speech, which delivered in French, Dort I couldn’t help but throw a shade In Mathurin.

“This trophy does not belong here only on the OKC, it also belongs to the city of Montreal, except Ben Mathurina,” Thunder Vingman said, as Translated by Courtside Buzz.

OKC Thunder Champion Lu Dort Horlinsli tried fun in Indiana Pacers Guard & Counter Montreal Mother Bendict Mathurin 🗣🏆

“This trophy here does not belong only OKC, it also belongs to the city of Montreal, except Benna Mathurina.” 😂

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– Courtside Buzz (@ CourtsideBuzzs) 21. August 2025

But except for a joke, Dort was serious in expressing gratitude for recognition.

“Montreal is really important for me. It’s always the source of pride to say where I’m coming from, many Americans really knew where the Montreal was a lot,” It was a lot, “they had done good.”

The 26-year-old Dort and 23-year-old Maturine were teammates in young people, who are early in the early point of view in AAU. Dort first entered the NBA as injustice for a free asset in 2019 years. He continued to follow Maturine’s career while Penthmies did not choose him as the sixth general election in 2022. Years.

Despite achieving success with Thunder, Dort always looked back on his modest beginnings.

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante expressed admiration of a heavy veteran.

“He played a child from here, from Montreal-Nord,” said Plante in his speech, as the Canadian press “Jean-Francois Tremblai.” I want to recognize his exceptional journey, built on determination, persistence and idea of making. “

“Continues to make us dream and shows that anything is possible with hard work and determination.”

It’s not a joke.