The last time an American-born player walked away with the top honor was James Harden in 2018. The run of international players winning MVP -- Gilgeous-Alexander is from Canada -- speaks to the expanding global reach of the NBA and the increased number of talent outside of the United States.

And then there were four.There will be another new NBA champion as the Thunder, Timberwolves, Knicks and Pacers are the final four teams standing after two rounds of the 2025 playoffs. As such, one of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,

Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the MVP-caliber season had by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.