HoopsHype ranks Nicolas Batum as the 26th greatest European player ever

HoopsHype has named former Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum the 26th greatest European basketball player of all time. Batum appeared in 57 games for Philadelphia last season after arriving in a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers. During his tenure with the 76ers, he averaged 5.5 points and 4.2 rebounds while serving as a veteran locker room presence. His performance included a 20-point effort with six 3-pointers during a play-in victory against the Miami Heat. Over an 18-year career, Batum also played for the Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets. Beyond his NBA work, he secured seven medals while competing in FIBA tournaments with the French national team.

• 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Former Sixers F Nic Batum ranked No. 26 European player of all time