Soccer Star Kylian Mbappe Shoots His Shot for an NBA Contract
Photo Credit: Hannah Foslien/Stringer / Getty Images Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, soccer star Kylian Mbappe decided to shoot his shot by jokingly pitching himself for an NBA contract recently. It began with a locker room moment going viral on X (formerly Twitter). Once Mbappe playfully suggested the career pivot, the NBA’s official X account also did not hold back.
Soccer player Kylian Mbappe pitches for an NBA contract Following France’s 3-1 victory over Colombia at the Northwest Stadium on March 29, Kylian Mbappe sent fans into a frenzy by teasing a move to basketball. The viral X video captured him dribbling the soccer ball like a basketball before shooting it across the room into a trash can. As soon as the ball landed in the bin, he broke out into a celebration, running across the room in his cleats.
The video caught the attention of both soccer and basketball fans, sparking buzz about Mbappe’s skills and confidence. The official X account for the NBA also reposted the video, writing, “Okay, @KMbappe! ” Minutes later, the 27-year-old responded , “10-Day contract???
… @NBA,” reposting the same video as the NBA. A few hours later, the NBA replied to Mbappe’s pitch writing, “Kylian Mbappe knows his form is on point! ” For those unversed, the professional basketball league uses the 10-day contract as a tool to cover injury-related roster gaps or to evaluate fringe talent during the demands of the regular season.
While this is completely possible, the chances of Mbappe donning a basketball jersey appear slim. Although the French footballer’s basketball-style shot was impressive, it does not warrant a roster spot on an NBA team. That said, the possibility cannot be completely ruled out, considering how wild things can go in the sports world.