Kylian Mbappe is one of the best young talents in the world of soccer right now. The 21-year-old striker is known for his dribbling, his amazing sprint speed, and shooting. However, in 2019, Mbappe hailed NBA star, Kyrie Irving, as better at handling the ball and dribbling.

The French striker is an avid fan of the NBA and often follows the sport. In 2019, Mbappe sat in an interview with ESPN in which the young star was asked many questions that fans of the soccer star didn’t know about.

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During the interview, the host asked the PSG striker, “Better handles and dribbles. Is it Kylian Mbappe, or is it Kyrie Irving?” Mbappe quickly replied by saying, “Irving for sure. Kyrie is a phenom that can change direction at any time.”

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The host was quick to point out by saying, “But so are you.” But Kylian, being humble, replied, “Yeah, me I’m not so bad. Kyrie better.” This just goes to show how much Kylian Mbappe respects and acknowledges Kyrie Irving.

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Brooklyn nets star Kyrie Irving is known for his ball-handling skills. He has demonstrated his ability to flawlessly dribble and make impressive shots throughout his career, garnering praise from fans and fellow players alike. It’s no wonder, then, that Kylian Mbappe chose Kyrie over himself. It’s great to see athletes from different sports acknowledge each other.

That time Kylian Mbappe met with Kyrie Irvin

Earlier this month, the Brooklyn Nets faced off against the San Antonio Spurs in a 139-103 win. Kyrie Irving was on top of his game with 27 points and eight rebounds. Kylian Mbappe was also present in the audience. He was on vacation from training.

After the match, Kylian Mbappe got to meet with Kyrie Irving and also received the match-worn shirt of Kevin Durant. Kyrie Irving is one of the best basketball players in the world. And the same can be said for the 24-year-old soccer star who at such a young age has taken the world of soccer by storm.

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It really was a great moment to see two of the best athletes in their respective fields meet and share a moment together. What are your thoughts on this? Is Kyrie Irving better at dribbling than Kylian Mbappe? Let us know in the comments.