What happened: Lu Dort and Bennedict Mathurin were in the building for the Canada Series matchup between Dallas and Toronto, broadcast on ION. Both players were recognized courtside during the game.

Why it matters: The appearance keeps Mathurin visible in Canadian basketball circles during the NBA offseason, alongside fellow Canadian national Dort. Their attendance adds to a run of Canadian players publicly supporting Canada Series programming this summer.

What to watch: Watch for further Canadian NBA player appearances as Canada Series games continue.