Nicolas Batum announced his retirement Monday in a social media video with his son. "Yeah, that's it," Batum said. "Dad's done playing basketball. I've been playing for a long time. ... Twenty years as a pro. That's a lot. Eighteen years in the NBA. Fifteen with the French national team. ... It's over."

Batum, 37, spent most of the past six seasons with the LA Clippers, averaging 4.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 74 appearances last season. The 2008 first-round pick spent his first seven seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, then a lengthy stint with the Charlotte Hornets and a brief stop with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2023-24.

"I decided to retire from basketball for several reasons," Batum told his 10-year-old son, Ayden. "I want to come home and be with you."

A versatile forward, Batum posted career averages of 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 37.1% on 3-pointers. He appeared in 76 playoff games and reached the 2021 Western Conference finals with the Clippers. The native of Lisieux, France, won silver medals at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics and bronze at the 2014 and 2019 FIBA World Cups.

Earlier this summer, the Clippers declined their option on Batum's $5.9 million contract for 2026-27.