When considering the legacy of the NBA, it is easy to assume that all great talents have been featured or have passed through the league. However, for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the best he had ever seen was an athlete who never featured on the big stage - and that honor belonged to Earl Manigault.

Here's what to know about the announcement, finalists and expected winner for the NBA MVP award for the 2025 season as the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks' postseason series get underway.

Nikola Jokic made his seventh consecutive All-NBA team after being named MVP runner-up to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earlier this week.

The last time an American-born player walked away with the top honor was James Harden in 2018. The run of international players winning MVP -- Gilgeous-Alexander is from Canada -- speaks to the expanding global reach of the NBA and the increased number of talent outside of the United States.

The Pacers own picks No. 23 in the first round and No. 54 in the second round. But with one of NBA's deepest rosters, they don't have a lot of needs.

The top three players to finish in the top three MVP ballot were Alexander, Jokic, and Antetokounmpo. In an article by Ryan Canfield, ESPN Analyst Jay Williams discusses how international players have changed the culture.

The NBA announced its All-NBA teams on Friday night, and headlining the list is league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Rounding out the All-NBA First team was Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo,

Per NCAA rules, underclassmen have until Wednesday, May 28, to withdraw from the draft and retain eligibility. Which players are considering option?