Kyrie Andrew Irving (/ ˈkaɪri / KY-ree; Lakota: Ȟéla, lit. 'Little Mountain'; born March 23, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named the Rookie of the Year after being selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft.

Oct 11, 2024 · Speaking to The Athletic, Irving said that while playing for Team USA would be his preference given his history with the team, he would also welcome the chance to play for Australia.

Apr 27, 2020 · Can Australia claim Kyrie Irving? Prior to the 2019/20 season, the NBA said that Irving "requested" to be classified as an Australian. In a 2016 article from FOX Sports Australia, he was quoted as saying, "I’m Aussie born and I consider myself an Aussie."

Oct 12, 2024 · In the 2012 London Olympics, Kyrie Irving had the opportunity to play for Australia but opted to represent the United States instead. Fast forward to the aftermath of the 2024 Olympics, and there’s a palpable sense of bewilderment regarding his exclusion from Team USA.

Aug 21, 2023 · Eight-time NBA All-Star and former number on draft pick Kyrie Irving has opened up on his international allegiance, saying he “wanted to play for Australia”. Irving, who also won the 2016 NBA title and Olympic gold in 2016, was born in Melbourne in 1992 to expatriate parents, but moved back to the United States when he was just two years old.

Aug 21, 2023 · The Dallas Mavericks guard opened up about how he wanted to play for Team Australia in tournaments and named his former coach when he played at Duke as a huge reason why he decided to play for ...

Oct 12, 2024 · NBA superstar and Australian native Kyrie Irving has flirted with the idea of playing for the Boomers in the 2028 Olympic Games after admitting he was disappointed to be left out of Team USA’s side for Paris.

Oct 12, 2024 · Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has floated the possibility of representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 32-year-old, who was born in Melbourne before relocating to the United States as an infant, represented Team USA at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and 2016 Olympics, winning gold on both occasions.

Oct 11, 2024 · In the aftermath of the 2024 Olympic Games, star point guard Kyrie Irving is laying the groundwork for his participation in the next tournament. While his chances to make Team USA are relatively slim, Irving said he's open to a spot on Team Australia.

Aug 22, 2023 · However, Irving wanted to play with Australia, as he revealed on a Twitch stream. The 8-time NBA All-Star and former No.1 Draft pick, who also won the 2016 NBA title, was born in Melbourne in 1992 to expatriate parents but moved back to …