Australia, Kyrie Irving and Olympics

Kyrie Irving exploring playing for Australia — not U.S. — at L.A. Olympics
The Mavericks guard, who won a gold medal with Team USA in 2016, is in the “process” of potentially switching his allegiance.
Former USA Basketball star wants to play for Australia in 2028
It appears USA Basketball can cross one All-Star’s name of its list for the 2028 Olympics. Mavericks star Kyrie Irving said he wants to play for Team Australia and hopes to gain eligibility in time for the Los Angeles games. Irving, who was born in Melbourne, Australia, was asked about making the switch during All-Star weekend.
Kyrie Irving wants to play for Australia at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Kyrie Irving said he wants to play for Team Australia and hopes to gain eligibility in time to represent the Boomers at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Kyrie Irving, who won gold with Team USA in past, wants to play for Australia in LA Olympics
NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving said he is in the process of being able to play for Australia, the country he was born in, for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Could Kyrie Irving represent Australia at 2028 Olympics? Here’s what Mavericks guard said
Shortly after last weekend’s All-Star Game in San Francisco, the Mavericks guard was asked if he would consider representing Australia at the 2028 Olympic Games. Based on his answer, Irving seems optimistic about suiting up for the Boomers in the future.
Australian basketball great delivers verdict on Kyrie Irving's Boomers pitch
Kyrie Irving has been the name on every Australian basketball fan's lips lately, after the nine-time NBA All Star reaffirmed his desire to join his country of birth ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics.
Kyrie Irving might be playing against NBA stars in next Olympics
Speaking from the 2025 NBA All-Star Game mini-tournament, Dallas Mavericks franchise combo guard Kyrie Irving expressed his desire to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. However, he wants to represent Australia -- not Team USA.
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