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Ex-Portland Trail Blazers Fan Favorite Nicolas Batum Announces Career News
Batum said he is ready to go home and spend more time with his children after 18 NBA seasons.
- Longtime NBA forward Nicolas Batum officially announced his retirement on Sept. 21, concluding an 18-season career that most recently included time with the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Batum chose Sept. 21 to honor his father, who died on a basketball court 35 years ago, adding profound personal meaning to his retirement decision.
- During his tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers, Batum played 481 games, started 428, and made 751 3-pointers, establishing himself as one of the franchise's most versatile players.
- Reflecting on his journey from France, Batum thanked Rip City fans for embracing him as a 19-year-old prospect, expressing deep gratitude for their support throughout his career.
- The former forward intends to remain around basketball while focusing on his family, viewing retirement not as an ending but as the beginning of a new life chapter.
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The strong wingman to the recognized defensive rigor, withdraws from the parquet after 18 NBA seasons, more than 1,200 games and one of the most beautiful resumes in the selection. He announced it this Monday in a video published on Instagram.
·Paris, France
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"Dad has finished playing basketball," announced the former captain of the Blues in a video shot in part with his son at Pont-l的 Bishop (Calvados), recalling his "18 years in the NBA" and "15 years in the French team".
·Paris, France
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After 21 years of career, the Olympic double finalist retired 25 years to the day after his father's death on a basketball field.
·Paris, France
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FRENCH basketball legend Nicolas Batum (37) has announced the end of his career.
·Zagreb, Croatia
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