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NBA Season Kicks Off with Record International Players
10/22/2025
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Story summary
- The NBA season opens with a record 135 international players from 43 countries, including 71 from Europe.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says a Europe-based league could launch by 2027.
- The season marks LeBron James' 23rd year in the NBA as he aims to break multiple records.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Canada is the reigning Most Valuable Player.
- Discussions are ongoing about an All-Star Game featuring Team World vs Team USA.
