Lu Dort’s role will not diminish with the addition of Alex Caruso.
The Thunder will feature a few new faces in the rotation next season after a big summer. Oklahoma City added two of the best role players in the NBA inThe Hartenstein move was rumored for months and it was easy to see why Oklahoma City added him. The Thunder were tied to multiple big men after struggling on the boards all season long. It was predictable that the Thunder would look to add front court depth, and Hartenstein made sense.
While both players are elite perimeter defenders, they play a much different style. This will be especially important on the offensive end. Caruso is much more of a connector and can move around in OKC’s offense. Dort tends to be more stationary and find the corners when the team’s guards are in isolation.
The defensive rotations with Caruso and Dort will be icing on the cake. Each player is used to taking on matchups that are much bigger than them and both players can switch everything. It will be hard for opponents to find a weak spot in the Thunder’s defense when Dort and Caruso are on the floor together.
The key to this pairing working to perfection is replicating the 3-point success they had last season. Caruso shot 40.8% from long range in Chicago last year and Dort shot a career-high 39.4% from the outside. If the duo can play defense together at a high level and stretch the floor, it’ll be an absolute luxury for the Thunder. Caruso’s addition won’t diminish Dort’s role at all — if anything, it’ll make life easier for him.
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