With no American-born player winning the NBA MVP award since 2018, analysts are examining potential candidates for the next winner.
The NBA has seen international dominance in recent MVP voting, with winners including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić, Joel Embiid and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Five active American players hold prior MVP titles, but all are at least 36 years old and may retire soon.