LeBron James Reacts To Insane Kylian Mbappe 1-Year, $776 Million Contract Offer

LeBron James is contemplating a career change after seeing soccer star Kylian Mbappe get nearly $800 million contract offered by Saudi Arabia.

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The world of NBA superstars made a massive realization yesterday. Even though they have some of the most lucrative contracts in any American sports league, they are just scratching the surface when it comes to what soccer players get paid.

French sensation Kylian Mbappe was reportedly offered $776 million to play one season in Saudi Arabia, an offer the star is likely to turn down. LeBron James clearly didn’t understand it, joking that he’d go running to Saudi if his agents told him he has a $700 million offer on the table. 

“Me headed to Saudi when they call Rich Paul and Maverick Carter for that 1-year deal!”

James is going to make $47.6 million this season. To put what Mbappe makes in perspective, the soccer star would earn more from his playing contract in a month ($64.6 million) than James would over the season. This one-year contract would also comfortably pay Mbappe more in one go than James has earned through NBA contracts over the course of his career. 


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A lot of NBA players have been pretty shocked to see the kind of money soccer stars get offered, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Draymond Green, and Damian Lillard also sharing their thought on Twitter. Mbappe is unlikely to leave because he’s pushing for greatness on the pitch, something he can’t achieve if he spends one season away from European competition. 

Similarly, most NBA players would elect to continue competing in their home league because they’ll value competition and legacy over money. If James was to leave for a $700 million offer in Saudi Arabia as a 38-year-old, not many would bat an eye. However, if James was to go at the age of 24, Mbappe’s current age, he’d forever be remembered as a player that chased cash instead of glory.

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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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