In an era in which foreign players Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been at the top of the league’s food chain, a new predator is joining the hunt. “When you look at the top NBA players under 31, you can make the argument that all of them are international,” said a prominent basketball executive who was granted anonymity in exchange for candor. “I’m curious with the American television audience, do they translate? Tatum is a great player. The Celtics are a great brand. Ja and Zion haven’t been able to figure it out for a variety of reasons.
by Hoops Hype