Lu Dort: The NBA’s Most Underappreciated Defensive Talent

While he doesn’t get as much credit as he deserves for the impact he makes on the Oklahoma City Thunder, Lu Dort is one of the best perimeter defenders in the entire NBA.

“He’s such an important guy for us,” said Thunder GM Sam Presti last month. “I think he realizes his function. I think he realizes how important his physical presence his. His defense, his courage.”