Kyrie Irving - When it applies to the Olympics and making a decisio

When it applies to the Olympics and making a decision, I have to claim Australia as my country.

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Irving, Kyrie. Pre-Olympics Media Availability. USA Basketball, 5 Mar. 2012.

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About the Author

Kyrie Irving

Born: March 23, 1992
Nationality: American
Profession: Athlete

Biography

Kyrie Andrew Irving is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets 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. A seven-time All-Star and two-time member of the All-NBA Team, he won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016.

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