American professional sports leagues have become increasingly global, with international players making up significant portions of rosters and winning the highest individual awards.
NBA Goes Global
The NBA has seen international MVPs become the norm rather than the exception. Players from Europe, Africa, and Asia are not just contributors but franchise cornerstones.
MLB's International Pipeline
Latin American and Asian players have long been crucial to MLB, and their influence continues to grow. Shohei Ohtani from Japan became the biggest star in the sport, while Latin American talent flows in at every position.
The NHL's International Fabric
Hockey has always been international, with stars from Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, and beyond. The diversity of talent keeps the sport global in ways other leagues aspire to match.