Who is Nicolas Batum? Bio, Age, Net Worth, Height, Relationship, Wife

Who is Nicolas Batum?

Nicolas Batum is a French professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He currently stars as a power forward for the Los Angeles Clippers since 2020.

Before entering the NBA, Batum had established himself as one of the world’s most talented teen athletes. Furthermore, he had previously represented his country in several tournaments.

Nicolas made his NBA debut in 2008 when the Houston Rockets selected him in the first round. However, he quickly transferred to the Blazers and played for them for about 8 seasons, becoming a club legend.

Batum has amassed a large fan base in America throughout his ten-year career, with some even coming from the opposing team.

The Los Angeles Clipper’s power forward has received widespread acclaim for his offensive play and consistent rebounding abilities. Furthermore, the French heartthrob can play shooting guard.

Despite not having won an NBA club championship, the veteran player has received numerous individual honors and awards. Similarly, at a young age, he won the prestigious FIBA Europe Championship twice.

This article will walk you through this player’s childhood, his transition from the French League to the NBA, his personal life, and much more.

Relationship Details, Nicolas Batum is Married?

Nicolas Batum is currently married to Amelie Batum, also known as Lily Etchart. He is said to have known her through his first wife, Melanie Pimentel, as the two were friends.

Amelie, like the player, is originally from France. However, she is currently residing in America with him. In addition, the couple has two lovely children.

In 2016, Amelie gave birth to their first child, Ayden. They had not, however, been married at the time of his birth. They married about three years after their son was born.

Furthermore, Amelie gave birth to their second child in 2021. Nayeli Batum is the name of their daughter.

Melanie Pimentel, Batum’s first wife, was a French model and businesswoman. The two got married in 2011 and divorced two years later.

Quick facts about Nicolas Batum

Full Name Nicolas Batum
Date of Birth December 14, 1988
Birth Place Lisieux, France
Nickname Nic Batum
Religion Islam
Nationality French
Ethnicity Cameroonian-French
Zodiac Sign  Sagittarius

Nicolas Batum: Early Life, Age, Wiki, Parents, Ethnicity

Nicolas Batum was born on December 14 in Lisieux, France, to Richard and Sylvie Batum. His father, Richard, was born in Cameroon, Africa.

His father, Richard Batum, was a professional basketball player in France. Nic’s father died when he was only two and a half years old. During the game, he and his mother witnessed his father collapsed.

After his father died, his mother struggled to care for Batum and her younger daughter. Pauline is his younger sister. Nic grew up with a strong interest in sports and began playing at a young age.

In the beginning, he had a strong interest in soccer, as most French people do. However, he grew to enjoy basketball over time and spent a lot of time playing with the neighborhood kids.

At the age of 13, Batum enrolled in the prestigious Le Mans Sarthe Basket academy to hone his basketball skills. He performed admirably and quickly established himself as one of the academy’s top students.

Three years after starting at the school, he made his French League debut for the senior Le Mans Sarthe Basket team.

The lean and tall French youngster continued to play and impressed basketball stakeholders worldwide, eventually becoming a world-class player at the high school level.

Education, Schooling, University

There is no information about his education and schooling.

Professional Career, (Professional basketball player)

The French League

Nic began his professional career at the age of 18 in 2006. He made his first-team French League debut for the Le Mans Sarthe.

He played well in his rookie season, averaging 3.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game in 13 minutes. In the second season, the team gave him more playing time.

In his second French League season, Batum averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.

Furthermore, in 2007, he competed in the Nike Hoop Summit, where he impressed the audience by scoring 23 points in only 28 minutes. Batum also had four rebounds and the same number of steals.

Batum stayed in the Sarthe for about three seasons and never failed to deliver good results during that time.

However, after the opportunity to play in the NBA knocked on the young player’s door in 2008, he left the French league as a top-class player.

Basketball Career

Despite being selected in the NBA draft by the Houston Rockets, Batum was quickly traded to the Oregon Blazers.

Batum joined the Blazers in their inaugural game in the 2008 NBA season. However, from his fourth game against the Utah Jazz in their fourth game, he quickly rose to the starting lineup.

In his rookie season, Batum played well and established himself as a highly-skilled defensive player. Furthermore, his distinct playing style and agility at the front provided the team with momentum at a critical juncture.

On March 13, 2009, Batum scored a season-high 20 points to secure a victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

After a lengthy absence, he returned to the court in 2010 to score 31 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Meanwhile, Batum chose to stay with the Blazers in 2012, turning down a four-year, $46 million contract from the Timberwolves. He remained with the Blazers for three more seasons, finishing in 2015.

After eight seasons in the NBA, he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets by the Blazers. In his first game for the Hornets, he scored 9 points and grabbed 6 rebounds against the Miami Heat.

On July 7, 2016, Batum extended his contract with the club for another five years. Following his return, he recorded his first triple-double of the season against the Chicago Bulls.

From 2017 to 2020, Nic was plagued by injuries, missing numerous important games.

After being released by the Hornets in 2020, he signed with the Clippers. He renewed his contract with the club on August 13, 2021.

National Profession

Apart from his club career, Batum has represented his country in numerous tournaments and championships since he was a teenager. He competed in and won the FIBA Under-16 Championship in 2004.

In 2006, he won the FIBA Under-18 Championship and was named MVP.

He also competed for France’s senior national team in the 2012 Summer Olympics. However, their journey ended in defeat in the quarterfinals against the Spanish team.

The following year, Nicolas represented France in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. His team finished third, making them the first French team to win a medal at the World Cup.

Finally, Nicolas assisted his country in reaching the Summer Olympics finals in 2020. However, they lost the Finals to the United States.

One of the most memorable moments of the 2012 Summer Olympics was Batum’s decisive block of Klemen Prepelic’s shot in the semi-finals.

Net Worth, Salary, Assets

Nicolas Batum’s net worth is estimated to be around $27 million at the end of the 2020-21 season, according to Forbes.

The French talent earns the majority of his money through league games. Batum earned around $1 million from his rookie season alone. He received a similar amount in his second season as well, despite missing many games due to injury.

He received a total of $35 million over the next six seasons with the Blazers.

The Charlotte Hornets paid him around $13 million for his first year and a signing bonus of $0.37 million after he signed with the team. Furthermore, over the next four years in the club, he earned approximately $71 million.

Nic signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Clippers in 2021. In addition, the player has a guaranteed annual salary of $3.2 million at present.

There is no reliable information about his salary and earnings during his French League years.

He is also a shareholder in the French basketball league club ASVEL. He joined them in March of 2017 and later became its director.

The club is co-owned by Batum and a few others, including his friend Tony Parker, who is the club’s sole owner and president.

Furthermore, he earns a lot of money from merchandise sales and has previously been endorsed by brands such as Adidas, Nike, and others.

Rumors and Controversy

Talking about his rumors and controversy, he has not been in any part of rumors as well as controversy to date.

What is the Height of Nicolas Batum? Weight, Full Body Status

Age 33 years old
Height 2.03 m (6 feet 8 inches)
Weight 230 lb (104 kg)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Build Athletic

Social Media Accounts

Instagram: @nicbatum88
Twitter: @nicolas88batum
Facebook: Nicolas Batum

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