While his reputation among his peers is strong, Lu Dort continues to be forgotten as among the best defensive players in the league.
The latest example of this involves NBA 2k. This year’s edition is less than a month from release, which means constant promotions will be seen. The NBA 2k account revealed the five highest-rated perimeter defenders and Dort was left out.
Jrue Holiday sits atop at 95, Alex Caruso — Dort’s Oklahoma City Thunder teammate — is at 94, Herb Jones is also a 94, and Jalen Suggs and Derrick White are tied with a 93 rating.
Jalen Williams responded to the social media post and asked where Dort was. Despite being on a title contender last season, the 26-year-old has failed to get national recognition.
Where tf is Lu at ?
— therealjalenwilliams (@jdubwttp) August 16, 2024
That should change soon. As the Thunder enjoy being a title contender, expect Dort to become a household name. This should be soon followed by individual awards like All-Defensive honors.
