Trail Blazers' Batum announces he'll play for France in World Cup
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum announced that he'll play for the French national team in this summer's FIBA World Cup in Spain.
From his Facebook page (translated):
It's with pleasure that I confirm my participation in the World Cup in Spain this summer, here's an exclusive look for you at the shirt we'll wear! -Nicolas
Batum helped the national team to the title in last year's Eurobasket tournament.