On April 19, it was reported that on April 18, the U.S. men's basketball team awarded jerseys to the 12 players selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Mavericks guard Irving, Owen was interviewed and talked about his failure to be selected for the U.S. team squad.
Kyrie Irving represented the U.S. men's basketball team in the World Cup and Olympics in 2014 and 2016, helping the team win championships. However, since he left the Cleveland Cavaliers, he has never returned to the international arena.
Previously, Shams of The Athletic said that Kyrie Irving, the star of the Mavericks, is very hopeful that he can accompany the United States team in the Paris Olympics this summer.
On April 18, the U.S. men's basketball team officially announced the 12-man squad for the Paris Olympics: No. 4 Curry, No. 5 Edwards, No. 6 James, No. 7 Durant, No. 8 Leonard, No. 9 Haliburton, No. 10 Tatum, No. 11 Embiid, No. 12 Holiday, No. 13 Adebayo, No. 14 Thick Eyebrows, and No. 15 Booker.
Today, Irving said in an interview about the loss of the U.S. men's basketball team: "I hope my brothers are all right! I think the loss may be because I don't fit into this team, I think the process of reviewing players is a very difficult process, but I must say again, there is only respect to the guys on the U.S. team." ”
"At this point in my career, I think my focus should be on how to win championships, and when I have time in the summer, I'm going to be on the field and supporting the guys. ”
In addition, Irving also talked about the selection mechanism of the Dream Team, "In the days when I was growing up, we actually had to go to training camp to be selected for the U.S. team. As a team, as equal people, we earn each other's respect through auditions to see which 5 people are the best fit. I think it's a little bit different now, I miss those days, we ate together, we competed with each other, I miss the fun of being together, but I wish my brothers all the best. ”
In this regard, netizens said, "Owen definitely has a chance if he is selected, I don't think a few of them can be better than him"
"Is there a possibility that your endorsement is a Chinese brand?"
"Edwards, Haliburton, Booker, which is better than Irving? ”
"If Owen also goes, then I can see Zhan Ou connecting again, it's a pity!"
"Owen deserves a place in the Olympics, it doesn't matter if he doesn't go, it's good to spend time with his family during the holidays"
"Irving is much better than Shi Yikong on the international stage, and the international game doesn't let you cover like the NBA, and the player's ability to get rid of himself is very important. ”