{"id":201047,"date":"2026-06-18T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=201047"},"modified":"2026-06-18T02:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T06:50:21","slug":"morez-johnson-okc-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/06\/18\/morez-johnson-okc-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"Morez Johnson Jr. Is A Perfect Lu Dort Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the Aday Mara<\/a> buzz going around for OKC<\/a>, it seems that it’s worth looking into their other options at this point. So far, Morez Johnson Jr.<\/a> seems to be the best pick that the Thunder should get as a replacement for Luguentz Dort<\/a> if they let him walk this offseason. It may be a long shot, but nothing looks to be impossible with Sam Presti and his trade history<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dort has been one of the core players in the Thunder roster. OKC has been very patient with his development, turning him into one of the best three-and-D players at one point. However, with Dort’s value slowly depreciating<\/a>, it seems that drafting Johnson Jr. may be in their best interest.<\/p>\n

Morez Johnson Jr. Is A Perfect Lu Dort Replacement<\/span><\/h2>\n

As far as the Thunder are concerned, next year is a must-win for them. Bowing to the San Antonio Spurs in seven games was not part of the plan when they reached the Western Conference Finals. However, Dort’s sudden struggles on both ends of the floor have got OKC fans thinking that they may be able to find a replacement for him when he moves on from the team.<\/p>\n

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Johnson Jr.’s Two-Way Game Fits With OKC<\/h3>\n

Oklahoma City takes pride in finding talent that can play both ends of the floor. Dort was one of those notable players who made his name known as a reliable two-way, three-and-D player, and has become a prominent icon as the defensive “Dorture Chamber” in his time with the Thunder<\/a>. However, then again, Johnson Jr. has shown flashes that he can potentially offer the same level of play.<\/p>\n

A national champion with the Michigan Wolverines, Johnson Jr. is a much bigger player than Dort, who stands at six-foot-four but offers massive bulk for his size. Dort can stay in front of star players and was definitely a deadly shooter from deep whenever he had the hot hand. So far, the Michigan forward is capable of those as well, being a six-foot-nine rebounding machine who can score and defend. It seems that OKC could use his services moving forward.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI was fortunate we're watching the combine… and Sam Presti was sitting just a couple of seats away. His eyes were locked in on this guy: Morez Johnson Jr.\u201d – @SeanFarnham<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gqdlRehcdn<\/a><\/p>\n

— NBA Base (@TheNBABase) June 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n