Two-Way Player Lu Dort Has Skills to Make a Double Impact

LAS VEGAS – Muscles jut out from the jersey sleeves, rolling up to broad shoulders atop a sturdy frame. He’s just 20 years old, but Luguentz “Lu” Dort has the body of an NBA – or maybe even NFL – player. The former Arizona State Sun Devil made his first official appearance with the Thunder on Saturday, just minutes after the team announced that he will be on a two-way contract with the organization for the 2019-20 season.

The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Dort was a physical, slashing guard during his one season in Tempe, racking up averages of 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Dort played for a trio of high schools along with high-level…