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Kyrie Irving wants to play for Australia at L.A Olympics, would play for international team in U.S. vs. World NBA All-Star game


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Published in Sports and Competition on Tuesday, February 18th 2025 at 15:05 GMT by AOL   Print publication without navigation

  • Irving, 32, was born in Melbourne and raised in the U.S. He's twice played for Team USA, winning a gold medal in Rio at the 2016 Olympics and winning gold at the 2014 World Cup. He didn't play for Team USA at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo in or in 2024 in Paris.

Kyrie Irving, the NBA star currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks, has expressed interest in playing basketball in Australia. During an interview on the "All The Smoke" podcast, Irving discussed his desire to explore international basketball opportunities, specifically mentioning Australia as a potential destination. He praised the Australian basketball scene, noting the high level of competition and the passionate fan base. Irving's comments come at a time when he has been exploring various career paths outside of the NBA, including his previous ventures into other sports and business opportunities. His interest in Australia could be part of a broader strategy to expand his global influence in basketball and possibly engage with fans in new markets.

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