Luguentz Dort celebrated his NBA championship with a festive parade through his home neighbourhood on Thursday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder swingman lifted the Larry O’Brien Trophy high while cruising in a Lamborghini as hundreds of cheering fans — and a Haitian marching band — followed along rue Charleroi in the city’s Montreal North borough.

Dort then jumped out of the car and walked among a crowd of locals and reporters to Parc Pilon, where hundreds more waited to greet their native son.

Dozens of kids, many sporting Dort’s OKC No. 5, lined up for their turn on the court at Parc Pilon. Others held signs reading “Lu the champ” and “Mtl-Nord fier de son champion,” which translates to “Mtl-Nord proud of its champion,” and chanted “Luuuuu!” as Dort took the stage to address the fans.

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