Paris Olympics 2024: Ex-MVP Kyrie Irving Could Land a Spot on LeBron James’ ‘Avengers’ Over Younger NBA Stars

Is there a more skilled player in the NBA than Kyrie Irving? If you ask fellow point guard Damian Lillard, the answer might be no. Yesterday, the Dallas Mavericks pulled off a remarkable victory over the Denver Nuggets thanks to Kyrie Irving’s insane left-handed game-winner. Fans were left in awe of Kyrie’s otherworldly finish, with even Lillard admitting that “Kyrie the most skilled mf ever.” Few would disagree with Dame’s take.

Kyrie Irving’s game-winner has ignited hope within the Mavs’ fanbase that their beloved team has a genuine chance of winning the title with Kyrie and Luka Doncic on their side. However, on a personal level, this has put Irving in contention for a place on the Team USA roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Many feel that Kyrie Irving deserves a roster spot due to his unique skill set and contributions that few others can match.

Shams Charania of The Athletic falls in that category. During a segment on Run It Back, Shams stated that fans should keep an eye on Kyrie Irving’s prospects for the 2024 Paris Olympics. He said, “He has a great desire to play on Team USA. He wants to be a part of the Olympic team in Paris… (Kyrie  Irving) was the 2014 World Cup MVP, he was on the 2016 Olympic team that won gold medal. I think that he’s going to be a name to continue to monitor for Team USA.”

The preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics have gathered pace, with many NBA stars expressing their desire to represent Team USA. However, Kyrie Irving being selected for the tournament isn’t a foregone conclusion, especially with several young guards like Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Tyrese Haliburton in the fray.

LeBron James leads Team USA’s preparations for the Olympics

Team USA came under intense scrutiny after their disastrous 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign in which they could only manage a fourth place finish. Following the tournament, LeBron James made his intentions to represent Team USA in the 2024 Olympics very clear. He even recruited the likes of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant for the tournament. The team for the Olympics has been dubbed as the ‘Redeem Team 2.0’ by many.

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In January 2024, Team USA released a talent pool of 41 players in contention for a roster spot for the 2024 Olympics. Superstars like Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Joel Embiid have all been listed. However, of those 41 players, only a select few players like LeBron, Steph, Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant are basically a shoo-in. Other roster spots are up for grabs. Could Kyrie Irving clinch one of them?