Australia, Kyrie Irving and 2028 Summer Olympics

Kyrie Irving 'in the Process' of Playing for Team Australia in LA 2028 Summer Olympics
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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’s interested in representing Australia in 2028 Olympics
Irving was born in Melbourne, but he is also a US citizen who played for Team USA and won a gold medal in 2016.
Kyrie Irving wants to play for Australia at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Kyrie Irving has intentions to play in the Olympics, but not for the U.S. Irving revealed his desire to join the Australian national team in 2028.
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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