NICOLAS BATUM (LAC)

SALTY DOG

NBA ROLE: (VETERAN) 3&D

At his peak, Nic Batum was very-well rounded: extremely gifted distributor* & strong defender w/ a good outside touch; these days: Batum specializes as a 3&D forward (corner/elbow specialist) Coach Lue heavily relies on; tough to stop at times: utilizes a wiry, 6’9 frame as an advantage to score (off curls, drives & Js), distribute & defend at high levels; appears a bit disengaged when unmotivated, defers instead of staying aggressive; smooth play style, understands the game well: Nic makes it look easy when he’s in full control; nice spot shooter w/ an understanding how to get open (can get hot and go off for big nights); excellent, complementary stopper, Batum can check multiple positions & disrupts seemingly commonplace passes; earned a pivotal spot in Coach Lue’s rotation – Batum’s a veteran, 3&D wing at forward

*makes tough dimes look commonplace

SIGNATURE!

FADEAWAY J

TRIPLE OFF CURL

#DOGTAGS: SALTY DOG, SNIPER, LOCKDOWN DEFENDER

MORE ON "NIC"

• Avg. career-high 15.1 points/game (2016-17)

• 2x LNB Pro A Best Young Player (‘07-’08)

• Competes internationally for France

• (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 75

(via House of Highlights & NBA Europe)