Nicolas Batum
French basketball player and Olympic medalist
Born
December 14th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Born in 1988, this professional basketball player began his career in France before joining the NBA. Drafted in 2008, played for teams including the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, and Los Angeles Clippers. Contributed to the French national team, securing a bronze medal at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and winning silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Competed in the NBA for over a decade
Won a bronze medal at the 2014 FIBA World Cup
Won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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