13.10.2026 10:00
Lu Dort, the new signing of the Atlanta Hawks, who won a championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA in 2025, came to the friendly match played against his former team wearing a Galatasaray tracksuit. The Canadian basketball player's yellow-red choice particularly drew the attention of Galatasaray fans.
Canadian basketball player Lu Dort, who wears the Atlanta Hawks jersey in the NBA, made headlines with his clothing choice before the preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 27-year-old star's arrival at the game in a Galatasaray tracksuit drew the interest of Turkish basketball fans.
GALATASARAY SURPRISE FROM NBA STAR
Lu Dort, who won an NBA championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025, arrived at the preseason game against his former team in a retro-style Galatasaray tracksuit top.
The Canadian basketball player's choice of the yellow-red outfit did not escape the attention of especially Galatasaray fans. While images of Dort were shared on social media, why the NBA star wore a Galatasaray tracksuit also became a matter of curiosity.
HE DID NOT PLAY AGAINST HIS FORMER TEAM
The preseason game played between the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder ended with the Hawks' 113-110 superiority. Lu Dort, who did not get playing time in the game, met with his former teammates and coaches after the game.
IT CAUGHT GALATASARAY FANS' ATTENTION
Dort being seen in a Galatasaray tracksuit aroused interest among yellow-red fans. While the fact that a player with an NBA championship chose Galatasaray clothing drew attention, no statement was made regarding whether Dort has any connection with the club.
AFTER NBA CHAMPIONSHIP, HE TRANSFERRED TO HIS NEW TEAM
Lu Dort, who spent an important part of his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, experienced the joy of championship with his team in 2025. The 27-year-old basketball player, who was traded to the Atlanta Hawks during the summer transfer window, opened a new page in his career. Dort's arrival at the preseason game against his former team in a Galatasaray tracksuit was one of the noteworthy details of the game.