PSG star Kylian Mbappé and his teammate Achraf Hakimi made a stunning appearance on the sidelines of the Brooklyn Nets’ court on Monday, from where they watched Kevin Durant and his teammates’ 12th straight win in the NBA.
Before the start of the match, images from the recent World Cup final were projected on the big screen, during which Mbappé had distinguished himself with a hat-trick despite France’s defeat on penalties against Argentina (3-3 ap). . he overlooks the pitch, prompting a standing ovation for the PSG forward, according to a video posted on Twitter.
Already present in June during the NBA draft, the scholarship during which teams recruit new youngsters, Mbappé has never hidden that he is a fan of North American basketball, and the League apparently repays him. In addition to his ovation, the player and his Moroccan teammate also received jerseys from Nets superstar Kevin Durant, who came to greet them and pose for a few shots on the sideline, according to images posted by the NBA on his Instagram account .
“I’ve wanted to come for a long time, before the summer. I came with my friend Achraf Hakimi, we wanted to come to the Barclays Center (the room of the Nets, ed), and now we are here and we will enjoy this match,” said Mbappé – in English – in a short video posted on social networks by the NBA. In another video, Mbappé is seen in the locker room congratulating the New York players.
“Congratulations. It was really fun to watch. Good luck for the season,” said the French runner-up. On the court, the Nets easily won 139-103 against the San Antonio Spurs, chaining their 12th consecutive victory thanks in particular to Kevin Durant’s 25 points and 11 assists, and point guard Kyrie Irving’s 27 points and 8 rebounds.
Amazing picture! Kylian Mbappé cheered and sang last night at the Barclays Center in New York in the Brooklyn – Spurs game! pic.twitter.com/5W3Ktcmqtv
— ALCHEMIST (@alchemistfr) January 3, 2023
KD Mbappe Judge pic.twitter.com/zdsLglSyMy
—NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2023
