Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA MVP win is the 8th straight for international players, extending U.S. drought that dates back to 2018
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA MVP win is the 8th straight for international players, extending U.S. drought that dates back to 2018
James Harden was the last American-born NBA MVP in 2018. It could be a while until the U.S. produces another.
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