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How Acquired/Draft Background:
Acquired by Portland from the Houston Rockets in exchange for the draft rights to Darrell Arthur and Joey Dorsey on June 26, 2008. Originally selected by the Rockets in the first round (25th pick overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft.
2008-09:
In rookie NBA season with the Trail Blazers, posted averages of 5.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 18.4 minutes in 79 games (76 starts) … Shot 44.6% from the floor and 36.9% from 3-point range … Reached double figures in scoring in 13 games ... His 76 starts ranked third on the team … Placed eighth in 3-point shooting (36.9%) and 10th in blocked shots (0.51) among rookie league leaders … Totaled 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3-PT) in a career-high 35 minutes March 31 vs. Utah ... Scored a career- best 20 points (7-8 FG, 2-2 3-PT, 4-4 FT) March 13 vs. New Jersey ... Netted all 14 of his points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3-PT) in the third quarter Feb. 24 at Houston ... Sank a career-high four 3-pointers (4-5) in netting 16 points Jan. 31 vs. Utah ... Brought down a career-high eight rebounds Jan. 19 vs. Milwaukee ... Scored 17 points on 6-for-6 shooting (3-3 3-PT) to go with five rebounds and a career-high tying four assists in 34 minutes Jan. 4 at L.A. Lakers.
Playoffs 09:
Played in all six games (five starts) for Portland, averaging 2.0 points (5-9 FG) and 0.5 rebounds in 10.5 minutes.
Pro Career in France:
Grew up playing for MSB Le Mans in his native France and made his French Pro debut during the 2005-06 season …
Pro Career in France 2007-08:
Averaged 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.33 steals in 30 games with MSB Le Mans in the French ProA League … Recorded four games of 20- plus points, including a season-high 25 points on Aug. 12 vs. Nancy … Posted averages of 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in Euroleague play
Pro Career in France 2006-07:
Averaged 5.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 16.2 minutes a contest … Scored in double figures six times … Averaged 4.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per contest in Euroleague play …
Pro Career in France 2006-07:
Appeared in two French Pro games, scoring a total of six points … Averaged 14.3 points and 6.8 rebounds for the Le Mans Espoirs (junior) team.
Pro Career in France 2005-06:
Played with Le Mans Espoirs (junior) team, averaging 5.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game.
French National Team:
A member of the French National Team, Batum played a central role for his native country in the 2009 European Championships … Helped France win the bronze medal at the 2007 U-19 World Championships held in Novi Sad, Serbia, averaging 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists … Averaged 14.3 points and 7.9 rebounds in helping France capture the gold medal at the 2006 European U-18 Championship held in Amaliada, Greece, earning Most Valuable Player Honors … Averaged 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds with France at the 2005 European U-18 Championship held in Belgrade, Serbia … Helped lead France to the 2004 European U-16 Championship held in Greece.
Personal:
One of nine French players who spent time on an NBA roster during the 2008-09 season, including San Antonio’s Tony Parker, Charlotte’s Boris Diaw, Golden State’s Ronny Turiaf and Orlando’s Mickael Pietrus (11 French players have played in the NBA, all-time) … Is just the second player in NBA history to wear No. 88, joining Antoine Walker … Scored 23 points on 9-for-13 shooting (including six dunks) for the World Team at the 2007 Nike Hoop Summit … Played alongside 2008 NBA Summer League teammate Petteri Koponen in the 2007 Nike Hoop Summit as a member of the World Team, while competing against fellow Trail Blazer Jerryd Bayless, who was a member of the USA Select Team … Batum’s late father, Henry, played pro basketball in France … It was his father’s dream for Nicolas to play in the NBA … Averaged 6.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 27.2 minutes in five games (all starts) during the 2008 NBA Summer League.
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