Mbappe's NBA Dream: Viral Moment Blends Soccer & Hoops

On April 3rd, Kylie and Mbabe just turn heads by jokingly campaigning for an NBA contract

right before the 2026 World Cup.

After France beat Columbia 3-1 on March 29th at Northwest Stadium, the soccer phenom

went viral with a locker room clip.

He dribbled a soccer ball like it was hoops, nailed a trash can shot from across the

room, and celebrated big time in his cleats.

The fun kicked off when Mbabe straight-up pitched himself for one of those 10-day NBA deals

teams use for injuries or quick tryouts.

Fans lost it online, sharing the video everywhere on X, formerly Twitter.

Even the NBA's official account jumped in, playing along without missing a beat.

Everyone's buzzing about this crossover dream, but real talk.

Mbabe's skills on the pitch don't quite translate to dominating the hardwood.

Soccer star switching sports?

It's rare, and his trash can hoop was smooth no doubt.

Yet it ain't earning him jersey time just yet.

With the NBA season deep in playoffs mode, and Mbabe locked in for World Cup prep, any

basketball stint looks like a long shot.

Still, sports world loves a wild twist, who knows what could pop off down the line, bottom

line, and Mbabe's keeping the energy high across borders, blending soccer flare with hoops,

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