The balance really is shifting. International players have garnered most of the NBA accolades over the last five years. The likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic have reigned supreme in this time. However, in terms of promise, there’s hardly been a player as imposing as Luka Doncic. Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George feels he’s here to claim everything in his path.

Remember, he’s seen his mean side during the Clippers’ rivalry with the Mavericks. The Lakers guard, though, has redefined his standards following a physical transformation. In the loss to Germany, he had 39 and is still leading the scoring charts at EuroBasket 2025. Watching the new version of the 26-year-old, George bestowed huge praise.

“We’re talking about being the biggest international player now. That’s surpass

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