Kylian Mbappe Revealed That He’s A Fan Of LeBron James And The Lakers In 2022

Kylian Mbappe had revealed in 2022 that he was a big fan of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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There is something about the purple and gold of the Lakers that attracts fans from around the world. The same can be said about LeBron James, one of the biggest faces in basketball over the last two decades. 

French soccer sensation Kylian Mbappe revealed before the 2022 NBA Draft that his favorite player was LeBron and his favorite team was the Lakers, even saying he hoped the Lakers made it to the NBA Finals in 2023.

“LeBron James. Lakers. Of course I am going to say the Lakers.”

Mbappe’s wishes in the summer of 2022 seemed crazy, as there were doubts about whether the Lakers can even make it into the play-in tournament. Ultimately, the Lakers surprised everyone and used one trade to go from out of the play-in to the Western Conference Finals.


NBA Contracts Put To Shame By Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe has been the talk of the NBA world after details of a contract offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli were leaked. Mbappe has reportedly been offered north of $700 million for a one-year commitment with the Arabian club, easily the richest contract offer in sports history.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron have both discussed this offer, implying they’d drop everything and take the money. Such an offer would be nearly impossible to refuse, given it means Mbappe will make more money next season than 15 of the highest-paid players in the league. This contract will alone pay him almost $200 million more than LeBron himself has made in NBA contracts over his career.

Sports is a thriving business and NBA players will hope they can one day command the same ludicrous sums of money soccer players can earn. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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