Australia, Kyrie Irving and 2028 Olympics

Kyrie Irving exploring move to play for Australia internationally but must prove ‘exceptional circumstances’
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is exploring a dramatic move to represent Australia, the country of his birth, in international competition, despite having won gold with Team USA at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
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.
Kyrie Irving says he wants to play for Australia at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving told reporters during All-Star Weekend that he wants to play for Australia at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Irving was born in Melbourne while his dad was playing for the Bulleen Boomers of the now-defunct South East Australian Basketball League,
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.
Will Kyrie Irving play for Australia in the 2028 LA Olympics? Here's what the star had to say
Irving played in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games and won a gold medal with Team USA. But in 2028, Irving may ditch the red, white and blue and trade it in for gold and green.
Kyrie Irving's shocking betrayal: Ditching Team USA for Australia at the 2028 Olympics?
Kyrie Irving has never been one to shy away from controversy, and his latest move is bound to ruffle some feathers. The Dallas Mavericks star has revealed that he's actively workin
Kyrie Irving wants to play for Australia at L.A. Olympics, international team in a U.S. vs. World NBA All-Star Game
Irving, 32, was born in Melbourne and raised in the U.S. He's twice played for Team USA, winning a gold medal in Rio at the 2016 Olympics and winning gold at the 2014 World Cup. He didn't play for Team USA at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo or at Paris 2024.
Kyrie Irving 'in the Process' of Playing for Team Australia in LA 2028 Summer Olympics
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Kyrie Irving: 'If I can be an Aussie at one point in my career and play for the Australian team, that would be great'
A report from Code Sports revealed the Australian-born NBA superstar is in genuine talks with Basketball Australia (BA) about switching allegiances. It comes after Irving told reporters on Monday
What’s Holding Kyrie Irving Back From Representing Australia In The Olympics?
Kyrie Irving has held dual citizenship for years but previously chose to represent the United States in the Olympic.
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.
Basketball-Former Australia captain welcomes Irving's bid to switch allegiance
Kyrie Irving's bid to switch allegiance to Australia has been welcomed by former Boomers captain Andrew Gaze, even if the ...
Kyrie Irving wants to play for Australia at L.A Olympics, would play for international team in U.S. vs. World NBA All-Star game
Irving, 32, was born in Melbourne and raised in the U.S. He's twice played for Team USA, winning a gold medal in Rio at the ...