All fans say the same thing as Kylian Mbappe meets Victor Wembanyama in Paris
Victor Wembanyama met up with Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, and the size of the basketball star became even more apparent when standing next to the PSG forward.
Kylian Mbappe was in attendance as top NBA Draft prospect Victor Wembanyama played his final regular season game for French side Metropolitans 92 on Tuesday night in Paris. The sporting duo met after the game as Wembanyama prepared to watch the NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago, and fans couldn't get over their encounter.
The immense size of Wembanyama was highlighted on Tuesday night as he towered over Paris Saint Germain superstar Mbappe before the NBA Draft lottery.
San Antonio Spurs secured the No.1 pick for the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft, meaning they'll almost definitely end up with Wembanyama following the event on June 22. Wembanyama is perhaps the most highly anticipated NBA prospect of all-time, with this much hype surrounding a player last seen when LeBron James was coming through the ranks in 2003.
Mbappe was courtside as he watched his fellow Frenchman in action, with Wembanyama scoring 22 points in a 93-85 win over Paris. But fans couldn't help but comment on the immense height difference as Mbappe looked like a child in comparison to Wembanyama.
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5'10" Kylian Mbappé links up with 7'5" Victor Wembanyama for the NBA draft lottery ������������
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Wembanyama's height has been widely documented, with the 19-year-old talent standing at seven-foot-four which will make him the tallest player in the NBA when the 2023 season rolls around. Mbappe stands above average at five-foot-ten, but looked tiny in comparison for the NBA Draft prospect.
The pair seem to have built a close relationship over the past year, and they're both leading the way for France when it comes to sport. But fans couldn't help but joke when seeing them beside each other, as one wrote: "Mbappe's neck probably hurt from looking up at Wemby."
"The first time Mbappe has ever looked up to anyone," another added, referencing the height but also crediting Mbappe for being at the top of his game. "Mbappe links up with Eifel Tower," one fan posted.
Wembanyama's height has been an asset his entire career, but it's not the only thing that the Frenchman has going for him. Wembanyama is a menace from behind the three-point line, and his intelligence has seen him produce many incredible moments that have become viral clips.
The Draft Lottery was a huge deal on Tuesday night, with Spurs being the lucky recipient of the No.1 pick to all but secure the generational talent that has the ability to change their franchise. If Wembanyama is as good as everyone is expecting, then Spurs have a superstar on their hands.
Even if either the franchise or the player push for a move at a later date, it could be one of the biggest trade packages we've seen in recent history. Just like Mbappe, Wembanyama would currently by picked up by any team in the world.