When Batum was interviewed,said that he plans to officially end his NBA career after playing in the 25-26 season.
The 36-year-old Batum, the No. 25 pick in the first round of the 08th class, played 78 regular season games for the Clippers this season, averaging 17.5 minutes per game, scoring 4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists, shooting 43.7%, 43.3% and 81% from three; In the playoffs, he averaged 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.7 blocks per game, shooting 39.4% and 39.4% from the field.
Although there have been few accolades in his NBA career so far, it has not prevented Batum from making a lot of money, with a total salary of $204 million, thanks to a five-year, $120 million contract with the Hornets in the summer of 2016.
However, in the FIBA arena, Batum has achieved great achievements, winning the silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics in '21 and the Paris Olympics in '24, the bronze medal in the World Cup in '14 and '19, and the championship in the European Championship in '13......
Hopefully, the Clippers can make a difference in trade or free agency this offseason, so as to regroup and continue to challenge for championships next season, and draw a successful end to the career of veteran Batum!