Born in Lisieux, Batum is a french player who showed his abilities on the court from an early age. His father was also a professional player who passed away during a game. Nicholas when he was just 2 years old along with his mother were present when the incident took place. He is a versatile player who can play as a forward and at the guard position.
He managed to get success at a very young age, Batum won the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship playing for the French junior team. He didn't just win the gold medal for his country but also managed to earn the title of MVP during the tournament. His streak of success continued and he won MVP representing France in the Under-18 tournament held in Germany. After an incredible international career, Batum was set for the NBA.
Nikolas Batum Position
Nikolas Batum is a power forward playing for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Nikolas Batum is a veteran forward in professional basketball. Batum has been in the league since 2008, his experience on the court and his maturity in playing has him signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. He is a forward that can help run plays, is a threat in the paint and can shoot three-pointers on a consistent basis. The NBA is a competitive league and guys like Nikolas Batum have seen the game change over the years and adapted accordingly.
Nicholas Batum Jersey Number
Nicholas Batum wears the number #33 playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. His number representing France is #5.
Batum was selected by the Houston Rockets in the 2008 draft but got sent to the Portland Trail Blazers. He was a player who already had international experience, after just his first three games coming off the bench for the Blazers, Batum was moved to the starting line-up. He had a great showing in his first season in the NBA.
There was a brief moment when the NBA lockout took place in 2011. For that year he signed a contract with SLUC Nancy back in France before making a return to the Blazers the year after. He made career high plays and improved his game further before leaving the team in 2015 and moving to the Charlotte Hornets.
In Charlotte, Batum was one of the more experienced guys in the team. He was an integral part of their offence and had become a very familiar name in the league. Not only was Batum their main forward, he was one of the assets the team were proud to keep for 5 years. Batum helped the young players in the team adapt to the game and also improved every year, sitting out some seasons due to injuries.
Nicholas Batum is now part of the Los Angeles Clippers starting from 2020.
FAQs
A. His father’s name is Richard, he was a professional basketball player in France.
A. It was during a game with Batum and his mother present in the stadium when Richard died due to aneurysm. The event took place in 1991.
A. Batum is a forward standing at 6 ft 8 inches with a weight of 230 lbs.
A. His current residence is Cornelius, North Carolina. The star bought a mansion there during his career with the Charlotte Hornets.
A. Batum’s career didn't start like many players currently, he joined the league after playing for France in the international level.
