A topic I don’t see get discussed ever is how underrated Nicolas Batum’s longevity is. Had a good prime, everyone thought he was completely washed as a role player SIX YEARS ago and somehow he’s still stuck around as a role player in this current day. Playing in his 18TH!!! season at the age of 37. Might not be too good anymore but still needs to be appreciated i reckon!

OnlyWatchdog_ManStan

45 | 5 hours ago

He will go down as a Clippers cult hero for his heady plays, willingness to sacrifice, teach the youth, play small ball big, and take the tough shots. This season has been a bit of a down year for him post all star break but of the Clippers non-heavy shot takers, Kawhi, Collins, Garland and Mathurin, we’ll always trust him to take a big shot when the rock is swung to him.

Batum Battalion!!!

LeighHart | Nuggets

1 | 19 minutes ago

You never want Batum to take a clutch 3 when you’re playing against him

AnalMinecraft

1 | 17 minutes ago

Just don’t always trust that he will immediately come inbounds.

edugpr

36 | 4 hours ago

Every contender somehow ends up needing a guy like Batum

Nick_Saras

19 | 3 hours ago

and in 18 years he never played for a contender

Hayabusa_Blacksmith

5 | 2 hours ago

that’s honestly pretty rough

textualcanon | Trail Blazers

3 | an hour ago

That Lillard/Aldridge/Matthews/Batum/Lopez team almost had a shot imo

SloshaPacana

1 | 35 minutes ago

They got absolutely fucked by both Grizz/Spurs in 5 in first/2nd round, they didn’t even have an almost shot

Maybe if they stuck together but eh so many things can happen

inquisitive_chariot

0 | 32 minutes ago

That’s like saying Nash’s Suns were never contenders

SloshaPacana

1 | 30 minutes ago

What a dumb ass comparison, great reply my guy

The Suns reached conference finals and won 60+ games

Those Portland teams got bounced first and second round and won 54 and 51 games

Adorable-Bike-9689

1 | 11 minutes ago

More like Carmelo Nuggets except for one season. The Nash Suns went down to juggernauts in hard fought wars. Dame’s Blazers were never anywhere near contenders. Just quality playoff teams.

garlicbreather1

-8 | 4 hours ago

Not the thunder

soudlasantos

21 | 5 hours ago

4TH QUARTER YELLING WHY THE FUCK BATUM IN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqQmR_cEAlQ(then again it was not his fault)

This one tho is his lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Trm2OK75anw

OnlyWatchdog_ManStan

10 | 5 hours ago

He’s made mistakes recently but really I don’t mind. He’s been so solid for so damn long

Temporary-Cicada-916

7 | 3 hours ago

Classic glue guy

skullcandy541

7 | an hour ago

Lmao all the downvoted comments are angry hornets fans mad about overpaying him 😂😂

skullcandy541

6 | an hour ago

And then some weirdo glazing LeBron for no reason lol

JordanDoesTV | Hornets

3 | 37 minutes ago

I’m not gonna down vote but yeah we don’t fuck with him not just because of the bag but he straight up gave up after a season or two

KneelBeforeCube | Bulls

3 | 3 hours ago

It’s not that he was washed, but he was overpaid. He was paid like a fringe All Star, but had the production of a role player. Nobody would have thought him washed if he never got the bag.

JordanDoesTV | Hornets

2 | 39 minutes ago

The most hated hornets player of all time yes I know it’s not his fault MJ gave him an insane bag. But he completely gave up even trying remotely after a year and a half.

ConceptNo1055

1 | an hour ago

3nD wings A.K.A Luka’s teammates are great role players

EmploymentJumpy8993

2 | an hour ago

4th quarter screaming, “why tf Batum in?”.

Chinbie

1 | 16 minutes ago

To be honest i am surprised that he is still playing in the NBA…

Prestigious_Ad_8557

-1 | an hour ago

It’s crazy charlotte waved him 6 or 7 years ago.

thabigmilla | Charlotte Hornets

-6 | an hour ago

Screw this guy. I have 0 respect for him.

TheDogtor--

-13 | 3 hours ago

Truth be told for the haters : LeBron said back in the day that he is going to “Brake the Mold” of a basketball player.

First in many things, like points and the first player to share an NBA court with his born son.

Not only that, as he showed the world and every kid on earth, what it takes for longevity.

Health and Conditioning. Psychology and Family Values.

Oh Yeah, write Batum up on that too…as hundreds if not thousands of other top players…

These windows would not be open, if LeBron didn’t break the walls first…

Batum is tha shit though…I would love that dog on my team anyday…

Not_Different | Hornets

-14 | 4 hours ago

Yea he’s been a scrub for a long time, that’s pretty impressive

LilNello1

1 | 3 hours ago

Regardless of being a scrub or not to even make it in any professional sport is an accomplishment not everyone can say they have done and even so called scrubs or the last person on the bench is someone most think they can beat, but don’t realize they really can’t and one of the reasons that player despite not playing or being a so called scrub actually made it in the league too

AngularPenny5 | Hornets

-14 | 3 hours ago

Fuck Nic Batum

PrimeTimeInc | Hornets

-28 | 5 hours ago

May he continue to be forgotten. Bum ass bag thief

Single-Kiwi2278

2 | 2 hours ago

Not his fault that your team offered a max to anyone who was over 6 foot 5

OnlyWatchdog_ManStan

0 | an hour ago

Iy really isn’t

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1 | 4 hours ago

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MojoToTheDojo | Hornets

1 | 2 hours ago

Never

Nicolas Batum and his longevity