In the men's basketball final of the Paris Olympics, France defeated the United States 87-98 and failed to win the title as expected. After the game, French team veteran Nicolas
Batum (name)
In an interview, it was announced that the match would be his last in a French national team jersey.
Batum said in the interview, "This is my last game in this jersey. It took me 15 years to play four World Cups, four European Championships, four Olympics. I did what I had to do and I got seven medals. I'm very happy." His words revealed his satisfaction and disenchantment with his national team career.
In this game, Batum played 25 minutes, made two out of three shots and contributed five points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal. Although his data is not eye-catching, but as the team's spiritual leader, Batum's contribution to the French basketball is indisputable.