US reveals Irving yet to make Boomers request

• Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving "in process" of becoming an Australian Boomer
• His goal is to play for Australia at the 2028 Olympic Games
• Irving won an NBA championship alongside Matthew Dellavedova in 2016

Melbourne-born NBA star Kyrie Irving is considering a return to his roots, exploring the possibility of representing Australia at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Athlon Sports reports.

"We're in the process of that right now, just trying to figure out the best route for me to be eligible," Irving revealed.

"There's a lot of paperwork involved. Obviously, USA still has a decision to make, but for me, I'm just trying to do what's best.

"Honestly, if I can be an Aussie at one point in my career and play for the Australian team, that would be great."

Code Sports Basketball reports Kyrie is yet to make an approach to USA Basketball to explore the clearance required to play for Australia.

“USA Basketball has not been approached about this change of basketball nationality,” an official spokesperson told Code Sports.

Irving needs USA Basketball to clear him to switch to Australia because he has already played for America at the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympics.

He then needs Basketball Australia to sign off and approval from FIBA.

After his father, Drederick, completed his college career he moved to Australia to play professionally for the Bulleen Boomers in the SEABL.

Kyrie, now 32, lived in the Melbourne suburbs until he was two years old before then relocating to the United States.

Irving is now the primary option for the Dallas Mavericks after the stunning trade of Luca Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.

Irving is averaging 24.6 points per game, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists on just under 48% from the field in the 2024-25 season.

While Irving has already worn the red, white, and blue of Team USA — winning gold at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics — his connection to Australia has remained in the back of his mind and on the floor — Australian wing Dante Exum is a teammate at the Mavs.

But the path to seeing Irving in Boomers' colours isn't straight forward.

FIBA's regulations require careful navigation, with approvals needed from Basketball Australia, USA Basketball, and FIBA itself.

Yet the prospect of Irving joining forces with Josh Giddey, Josh Green, and Dyson Daniels alongside a host of other emerging Australian talents will capture the imagination of basketball fans across the country.

Irving will be 36 in 2028 and depending on the development of Australia's young NBA stars might just be the veteran scorer — and presence — the Boomers need to claim their second Olympic Games medal after winning bronze at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.

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NBA champion Irving, with elite handles, is considered one of the best guard finishers in the history of the NBA.

He won an NBA championship at the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside Australian point guard Matthew Dellavedova and Lebron James against Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors in 2016.