Kylian Mbappe Lists Kevin Durant Among His Top Five Players

The much-anticipated 2026 World Cup is just days away, with international stars flocking to North America for the event. Among them is Kylian Mbappe, a former World Cup champion and Real Madrid player, whose journey in the tournament kicks off on June 16 against Senegal.

Mbappe, a passionate basketball enthusiast who was present at the 2022 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, shared his top-five basketball players while the NBA Finals are ongoing. Fans were surprised to find that Victor Wembanyama, a fellow French player, was absent from his selections.

Notably, the Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant was highlighted by Mbappe as his second choice. The two athletes have previously met, including an encounter during a Nets game back in January 2023. Other players that received mention from Mbappe include LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Jayson Tatum.