Kyrie Irving Pursues Eligibility to Represent Australia at 2028 Olympics

The NBA star, born in Melbourne, is working through regulatory hurdles to switch from Team USA to the Boomers.

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.