The NBA’s global reach has brought in its best players

With Nikola Jokic being named NBA MVP this week, that runs the streak to

awards being won by an international player.

In fact, the top four vote-getters for the award this year were all from different countries. Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama and Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert are from France.

If Magic Johnson and Larry Bird saved the NBA, Michael Jordan and “The Dream Team,” certainly made the league…