Luka Doncic

Doncic posted 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal across 34 minutes for the Slovenian national team Saturday in a 96-68 loss to Greece in the semifinal round of an Olympic qualifying tournament.

After finishing fourth at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Slovenia will not appear in Paris. Doncic led the way offensively but was also responsible for 10 turnovers, as Greece jumped out to a 13-0 lead and did not look back. While the Mavericks certainly weren't opposed to Doncic representing his country, the time off this summer should be a positive for the perennial MVP candidate. After playing at the FIBA World Cup last summer and winning a silver medal, Doncic aggravated a prior leg injury during the preseason. While good to go to begin the 2023-24 campaign, having a healthy Doncic in training camp this time will be a positive for Dallas.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece knocked out Luka Doncic and Slovenia on Saturday

Greece is one win away from making the 2024 Paris Olympics, while Slovenia's run has ended

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece moved one victory from the Paris Games, eliminating Luka Doncic and Slovenia 96-68 from the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament.