Overview

• Kyrie Irving, a nine-time NBA All-Star, has expressed his desire to play for Australia in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
• Irving, who was born in Melbourne and holds dual citizenship, previously won gold with Team USA at the 2016 Rio Olympics but was not selected for the last two Olympic rosters.
• Switching national teams requires approvals from USA Basketball, Basketball Australia, and FIBA, with the latter requiring proof of 'exceptional circumstances.'
• If successful, Irving would join a rising Australian team featuring young NBA talents like Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels, and Josh Green.
• Basketball Australia has not commented on the matter, and questions remain about how Irving's inclusion could impact team chemistry.