Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas believes it's easier for NBA franchises to build around European players, comparing their versatility to that of a Swiss Army knife.
The last seven NBA MVPs have all come from outside the United States—a trend that not only shows no signs of slowing down but may continue for years to come.
Players like Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, each born outside the U.S., are widely regarded as some of the top talents in the league today.
Among those praising this international rise is former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, who specifically highlighted European players as ideal cornerstones for NBA teams. According to Arenas, their versatility makes them easier to build around.
"It just seems like when you get a European player, you’ve got a Swiss Army knife," Arenas said on the Gil's Arena show.
"That’s what I’ve noticed, they can do a lot of things. So it’s easier to build a team around them," former All-Star noted.
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