History of Nicolas Batum in Timeline
Nicolas Batum is a French professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He is also a prominent member of the French national team. Batum is an Olympic medalist, having won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and also winning a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
1985: Batum's Five-by-Five Performance
Nicolas Batum achieved a "five-by-five" game in a 95–94 win against the New Orleans Hornets. He scored 11 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks and 5 steals, on December 16, 2012; it was the 15th time such performance occurred in the NBA since the 1985-86 season, and the first since Andrei Kirilenko in January 2006.
December 1988: Nicolas Batum Born
In December 1988, Nicolas Batum was born. He is a French professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA.
1991: Father's Death
In 1991, Nicolas Batum's father, Richard, who was a professional basketball player, tragically died during a game after suffering an aneurysm. Nicolas, who was only 2 and a half years old, and his mother were present at the game.
2004: FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship
In 2004, Nicolas Batum was part of the French junior national team that won the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.
January 2006: Kirilenko's Five-by-Five
Exactly one month after his career high game, Nicolas Batum recorded the 15th "five-by-five" in the NBA since the 1985–86 season, and the first since Andrei Kirilenko in January 2006.
2006: MVP of Albert Schweitzer Tournament
In 2006, Nicolas Batum was named the most valuable player of the Under-18 Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Mannheim, Germany, while playing for the tournament-winning French national team.
2007: Nike Hoop Summit Performance
In 2007, Nicolas Batum delivered an impressive performance at the Nike Hoop Summit, scoring 23 points, grabbing four rebounds, and recording four steals in 28 minutes of play.
2008: NBA Draft and Trade to Portland
In 2008, Nicolas Batum was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 25th pick in the NBA draft but was immediately traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for the rights to Darrell Arthur and Joey Dorsey.
2008: Moved into Starting Lineup
In the 2008-09 season, Nicolas Batum moved into the starting lineup for the Portland Trail Blazers' fourth game, replacing Travis Outlaw.
March 13, 2009: Season-High Performance Against Nets
On March 13, 2009, Nicolas Batum recorded a season-high 20 points and made a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds, contributing to a 109-100 victory over the New Jersey Nets.
2009: Injury
During the 2009-10 NBA season, Nicolas Batum missed the first 45 games due to torn cartilage in his right shoulder.
January 25, 2010: Return from Injury
On January 25, 2010, Nicolas Batum played in his first game of the season after recovering from a torn cartilage injury in his right shoulder.
February 27, 2010: First 30-Point Game
On February 27, 2010, Nicolas Batum scored more than 30 points for the first time in his career, with a 31-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves, including 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals.
2010: Improved passing skills
In the 2012-13 season, Nicolas Batum had a career year, achieving career-highs in nearly every statistical category. He significantly improved his passing, averaging 4.9 assists, more than triple his previous career-high, his previous career high in 2010-2011 being 1.5 assists per game.
August 2011: Signed with SLUC Nancy
In August 2011, during the NBA lockout, Nicolas Batum signed a one-year contract with SLUC Nancy in the French Basketball League, which was valid until the lockout ended.
June 25, 2012: Qualifying Offer from Trail Blazers
On June 25, 2012, the Portland Trail Blazers extended a qualifying offer to Nicolas Batum, making him a restricted free agent.
July 18, 2012: Trail Blazers Match Timberwolves' Offer
On July 18, 2012, the Portland Trail Blazers matched the Minnesota Timberwolves' $46 million/4 year offer sheet, ensuring Nicolas Batum would remain with the team through the 2015-16 campaign.
November 16, 2012: Tied Career High of 35 Points
On November 16, 2012, Nicolas Batum tied a career-high of 35 points in a 119-117 overtime win against the Houston Rockets.
2012: Batum's Chase-Down Block
As of March 2013, Nicolas Batum's chase-down block had become a fundamental part of his game, with only Josh Smith and Kevin Durant performing more blocks among players who did not play center or power forward in the 2012-13 season.
2012: Summer Olympics Incident
During the 2012 Summer Olympics, late in a quarterfinal loss to Spain, Nicolas Batum punched Spanish player Juan Carlos Navarro in the groin, later apologizing for his actions.
2012: Career Year
In the 2012-13 season, Nicolas Batum had a career year, achieving career-highs in nearly every statistical category. He significantly improved his passing, averaging 4.9 assists, more than triple his previous career-high.
January 21, 2013: First Triple-Double
On January 21, 2013, Nicolas Batum recorded his first career triple-double in a 98–95 loss to the Washington Wizards, with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, along with 3 steals and 2 blocks.
March 2013: Chase-Down Block
As of March 2013, Nicolas Batum's chase-down block had become a fundamental part of his game, with only Josh Smith and Kevin Durant performing more blocks among players who did not play center or power forward in the 2012-13 season.
2013: Shift to the Wing
In a 2013 interview with the Portland Oregonian, Nicolas Batum discussed how he transitioned from playing in the low post to the wing as he got older, impacting his ability to execute face-up blocks.
2014: Third-Place Finish in FIBA World Cup
In 2014, Nicolas Batum was a member of the French national team that finished third-place in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. He averaged 31.0 points in the final two games and was named to the all-tournament team.
June 24, 2015: Traded to Charlotte Hornets
On June 24, 2015, Nicolas Batum was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Gerald Henderson, Jr. and Noah Vonleh.
August 1, 2015: Played for Team Africa
On August 1, 2015, Nicolas Batum played for Team Africa at the 2015 NBA Africa exhibition game.
2015: Trail Blazers Match Timberwolves' Offer
On July 18, 2012, the Portland Trail Blazers matched the Minnesota Timberwolves' $46 million/4 year offer sheet, ensuring Nicolas Batum would remain with the team through the 2015-16 campaign.
July 7, 2016: Re-signed with Hornets
On July 7, 2016, Nicolas Batum re-signed with the Charlotte Hornets on a five-year, $120 million contract.
December 23, 2016: Triple-Double Against Bulls
On December 23, 2016, Nicolas Batum recorded his first triple-double of the season with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 103–91 win over the Chicago Bulls.
March 2017: Shareholder in Infinity Nine Sports
In March 2017, Nicolas Batum became a shareholder in Infinity Nine Sports, owned by Tony Parker, and took over as director of basketball operations at ASVEL Basket.
October 5, 2017: Ruled Out with Elbow Injury
On October 5, 2017, Nicolas Batum was ruled out for six to eight weeks due to a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
November 15, 2017: Season Debut After Injury
On November 15, 2017, Nicolas Batum made his season debut, scoring 16 points in 32 minutes as a starter in a 115–107 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, after recovering from an elbow injury.
January 31, 2018: Triple-Double Against Hawks
On January 31, 2018, Nicolas Batum had 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 123–110 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
March 10, 2018: 29 Points Against Suns
On March 10, 2018, Nicolas Batum recorded 29 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 122–115 win over the Phoenix Suns.
October 24, 2019: Sidelined with Finger Fracture
On October 24, 2019, Nicolas Batum was sidelined for two to three weeks due to an avulsion fracture on the third finger of his left hand.
November 29, 2020: Waived by Hornets
On November 29, 2020, Nicolas Batum was waived by the Charlotte Hornets.
December 1, 2020: Signed with Los Angeles Clippers
On December 1, 2020, after clearing waivers, Nicolas Batum signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
2020: Game-Saving Block
During the 2020 Olympics semi-final, Nicolas Batum blocked Klemen Prepelič at the last second, securing victory for France. His game-saving play was highly praised, becoming an unforgettable moment of the Olympics.
2020: Silver Medal in Tokyo Olympics
In 2020, Nicolas Batum, as a member of the French national team, earned a silver medal at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
May 31, 2021: Started as Center for Clippers
On May 31, 2021, Nicolas Batum started for the Los Angeles Clippers as a center in game four against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2021 NBA playoffs.
August 13, 2021: Re-signed with Clippers
On August 13, 2021, Nicolas Batum re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
July 6, 2022: Re-signed with Clippers
On July 6, 2022, Nicolas Batum re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year deal.
November 2023: Traded to Philadelphia 76ers
On 1 November 2023, Nicolas Batum was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers along with Marcus Morris Sr., Kenyon Martin Jr. and Robert Covington from the Clippers in exchange for James Harden, P. J. Tucker, and Filip Petrušev.
July 2024: Signed with Los Angeles Clippers
On 10 July 2024, Nicolas Batum signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
2024: Silver Medal in Paris Olympics
In 2024, Nicolas Batum, as a member of the French national team, earned a silver medal at the Summer Olympics in Paris.
June 2025: Re-signed with Clippers
On 30 June 2025, Nicolas Batum re-signed with the Clippers on a two-year, $11.5 million contract.
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