Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning his first MVP award on Wednesday has plenty reacting online by wondering whether Nikola Jokić should've secured his fourth (or whether this year should've been his fifth win in a row).

James is now the oldest and youngest NBA player to receive votes for MVP, a true testament to his consistency, longevity, and durability over 22 seasons. According to James, the secret is all in his head and involves outthinking the enemy over trying to outmuscle or outrun them during games.

Alexander, fresh off his 2025 MVP win, faces accusations of flopping during Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, drawing comparisons to LeBron James. Despite scoring 31 points, a perceived exaggerated fall after contact sparked criticism from fans online.

Who will be the next USA NBA MVP? Anthony Edwards seems like the obvious answer, but don't count out LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

The 2020s are becoming the new golden era for international basketball players. While there were certainly foreign-born stars in the NBA in previous decades, international players - especially big men - have reigned supreme over the league in recent years.