The LA Clippers have re-signed free agent Nicolas Batum, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.<\/p>\n
\u201cNico is a terrific player, a selfless teammate and a consummate professional, who lifts us in a lot of different ways,\u201d Frank said. \u201cHe fit in perfectly from the beginning, and we\u2019re grateful he\u2019s chosen to return.\u201d<\/p>\n
Batum, 32, appeared in 67 games for the Clippers last season. The versatile veteran averaged 8.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 40.4 percent. During the Clippers run to the 2021 Western Conference Finals, Batum averaged 8.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 29.2 minutes. The 6-foot-8 forward has appeared in 856 career games with averages of 11.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over 13 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, and Clippers.<\/p>\n
From Lisieux, France, Batum has been a member of the French National Team since 2009, representing his country in the 2012 and 2021 Olympics, 2010 FIBA World Championship, 2014 FIBA World Cup, and 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2015 FIBA European Championships. He led France to a gold medal in the 2013 European Championship, silver medals in the 2011 European Championship and the 2021 Olympics, and bronze medals in the 2014 FIBA World Cup and 2015 European Championship.<\/p>\n
\nOfficially official.<\/p>\n
Bon retour parmi nous, @nicolas88batum<\/a>! pic.twitter.com\/dDT2p6YCJb<\/a><\/p>\n
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 13, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n