Watch Doncic, Mavericks players in FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments

As the dust settles on a painful playoff exit in Dallas, five Mavericks carry their competitive fire across the globe this week, suiting up for Slovenia, Canada, Serbia, Italy, and Puerto Rico in FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. From Kaunas to Victoria to Belgrade, the pursuit of Olympic berths in Tokyo reminds us that for these athletes, identity and belonging stretch far beyond any single franchise. The tournament — compact, unforgiving, and culminating on July 4 — distills the Olympic dream into a matter of days.