Veteran swingman retires from NBA after 18 seasons: ‘It’s over’

Nicolas Batum, a veteran swingman and longtime NBA forward, has officially retired from professional basketball. The French national team Olympic medalist concludes his career after spending 18 seasons in the NBA. Batum signaled the end of his professional journey with the statement, ‘It’s over’, marking the conclusion of a lengthy tenure in the league. His retirement ends a distinguished career characterized by significant contributions to both his NBA teams and the French national squad.