ESPN’s Jeff Van Gundy and Doris Burke have talked incessantly about Dort. They’ve talked more about Dort than they have Danil Gallinari, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dennis Schroder combined.
Dort’s ability to stay in front of Harden and entice him to launch 3-point shots is the best (only?) tactic that can lead to success against Houston’s sui generis offense.
“We know Lu and what he does,” said Gilgeous-Alexander. “That’s what we expect every night.”
Dort has quick feet and a strong torso. He’s built like the Pentagon. Thick and low to the ground. Built like a fullback.