Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder continues to rise as one of the NBA's top players, earning back-to-back All-NBA first team selections and placing 34th on HoopsHype's list of the 78 greatest international players. New Orleans Pelicans' stars Peja Stojakovic and Jonas Valanciunas also made the list, ranking 17th and 48th respectively, with Stojakovic remembered for his sharpshooting and Valanciunas for his durability and performance. Hakeem Olajuwon was unanimously chosen as the greatest international player, celebrated for his two NBA championships and numerous accolades. Former Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic was ranked 30th, noted for his All-Star status and solid career. These rankings highlight the increasing impact of international players in the NBA.