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Nicolas Batum announces retirement after 18-season NBA career
French basketball star Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement from professional basketball at age 37. In an emotional video shared on social media featuring his son, Batum expressed his desire to return home to his family and make room for the next generation of players.
Batum concludes an illustrious 18-season NBA career, during which he played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Clippers. Over his NBA tenure, he appeared in 1,205 regular-season games, averaging 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
On the international stage, Batum was a cornerstone of the French national team for 15 years. His achievements include winning seven medals, most notably two Olympic silver medals at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games, as well as a EuroBasket gold in 2013. He announced his departure from the national team following the Paris Olympics.
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France national basketball team · French National Basketball Team · Los Angeles Clippers · NBA · Nicolas Batum · Portland Trail Blazers
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Batum played 18 seasons in the NBA. www.bienpublic.com · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Batum has played more than 1,200 NBA games. www.bienpublic.com · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] He was a European Champion in 2013. www.bienpublic.com · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] He played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers. www.bienpublic.com · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Batum won two Olympic silver medals with the French national team in 2021 and 2024. www.bienpublic.com · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement from professional basketball at age 37. www.gigantes.com · www.bienpublic.com · www.vosgesmatin.fr