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Nicolas Batum announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons
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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French veteran Nicolas Batum has officially announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 37-year-old winger is ending his competitive career overseas after an impressive 18 seasons in the strongest basketball championship on the planet. Batum entered the league in 2008 when he was drafted No. 25 by the Portland Trail Blazers. After seven successful years in Oregon, he moved to the Charlotte Hornets, where he spent…
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