NBA MVP will be international: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama are finalists
- Posted on April 20, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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The NBA MVP award continues its international dominance streak, now reaching eight consecutive years with global talent recognition. This season's finalists showcase the league's evolving talent pool: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander represents Canadian excellence, Nikola Jokic brings Serbian basketball mastery, and Victor Wembanyama embodies French basketball's rising prominence. Their competition highlights how international players have become cornerstones of NBA success, reshaping the league's competitive landscape and demonstrating that basketball excellence transcends borders.
NBA MVP will be international: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama are finalists
