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Feb 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) after the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is among various notable players who support introducing a one-on-one tournament at the NBA All-Star weekend. Irving discussed the potential for such a competition and expressed his enthusiasm during an interview with Rachel Nichols on "Open Run" in San Francisco.

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.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is pursuing a significant change in his Olympic basketball aspirations. He's gone from expressing interest in representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if he does not rejoin Team USA to stating he's pursuing a switch.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is no stranger to making headlines for odd reasons and has done so once again. Irving is attempting to gain eligibility to play for Australia in the 2028 Olympic Games.