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Dort Joins Hawks, Reunites with High School Teammate
1 Sep
Summary
- Lu Dort was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal.
- He is excited to play alongside former high school teammate Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
- Dort played seven seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder before the trade.
Lu Dort is set to begin a new chapter with the Atlanta Hawks after being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this offseason. The three-team deal, which also involved the Dallas Mavericks, saw the Thunder acquire three draft picks. Dort, a 27-year-old known for his defensive prowess, averaged 11.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game during his seven seasons in Oklahoma City.
His transition to Atlanta has been significantly eased by a reunion with former high school teammate Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Dort revealed that Alexander-Walker, a close friend, was the first person he contacted upon learning of the trade. Alexander-Walker has been instrumental in helping Dort adjust to the Hawks' system and playing style, a factor that Dort emphasized as a key reason for his happiness with the move.
