With the final game of the FIFA World Cup 2022 between Argentina and France right around the corner, the anticipation among the people is growing. One among many was NBA player Trae Young. The Atlanta Hawks star tweeted, “I need a Messi jersey” ahead of the World Cup final.
I need a Messi Jersey !!
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) December 17, 2022
Following the tweet by Young, reactions have been wild from NBA fans.
Trae I think you forgot that you make millions of dollars
— Jordan Lovelace (@jblovelace93) December 17, 2022
Trae Young’s tweet came in the wake of Lionel Messi jersey getting sold out ahead of the Finals making it almost impossible for anyone to get their hands on the number 10 jersey.
Tomorrow Trae pic.twitter.com/wFKJIzNpbr
— Qetmex (@Qetmex) December 17, 2022
What u need is hair transplant
— 1of1 (@tttalbi) December 17, 2022
He thinks Messi will see this and send him one 😭 pic.twitter.com/hOfdsEpMw8
— FREE YOUNG THUG (@SliderWandile) December 18, 2022
— Excellente Nouvelle (@ExcellenteNouv) December 17, 2022
To this post, another fan reacted.
— Τσαρλι (@polikoarkoudi) December 18, 2022
The reactions were mixed and quite hilarious to read. Apart from Young other NBA players have also voiced their opinion on who they feel should win the World Cup.
Who are NBA players supporting ahead of France vs Argentina World Cup Final?
Josh Hart, of the Portland Trail Blazers, is one of the players rooting for Argentina in the World Cup Final. During a postmatch interview against the San Antonio Spurs, he stated being in support of the Argentina team in the Fifa World Cup Final.
He commented- “I think Messi has to achieve it. France is difficult with Mbappé and Dembelé on the wings, but you know, Messi is the last one out, he has to win.”
Josh Hart has his World Cup Final pick locked in 🤣🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/5bcAWmuoqx
— NBA (@NBA) December 15, 2022
Apart from Josh, Zaire William of the Grizzlies is also a big Messi fan. In support of Argentina in the World Cup, he wore a No.10 Argentina jersey of Messi. The Memphis Grizzlies official team handle later posted the picture on Twitter with a caption saying “Shoutout Messi”.
shoutout messi 🐐 pic.twitter.com/8X2yOmTPoa
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 15, 2022
NBA star LeBron James also shared his thoughts on the final. During a post-game interview between the Lakers and Nuggets, James talked about the game but he did not give a pick of his favorite team.
“I’m not going to choose… I just want to watch a great game like the rest of the world, so we’ll see.“. He said.
LeBron isn't making a pick for the World Cup Final 😂⚽️ pic.twitter.com/COTIikC4NV
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2022
Apart from NBA players, celebrities like Adele, Julia Robert, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Harry Styles, Drake, and other sports players like Andy Murray and Victoria Azarenka were also seen sharing their thoughts on the final match.
It’s safe to say, regardless of the outcome of the match, it will be quite emotional to see Messi play his last World Cup match.