Clippers forward Batum said: Player option contract will be implemented & Retirement in the Clippers

On May 20th, NBA Clippers forward Batum was interviewed by the US media and publicly responded that he would choose to execute the $4.9 million player option contract with the Clippers next season in the offseason: "

Yes, this may be my last season. I will choose to retire as a Clippers player. Sometimes when you have to make a choice, there will still be a lot of reluctance, but your life is not just basketball, but also family, marriage and children. I think you should choose to return at some point!"

"This will be the 18th season of my personal NBA career. I think this is a lucky number and can be with the Clippers. It is a lucky thing to complete the last stop. I like this big family and hope to still play side by side with them for the last season and continue to have the opportunity to strive for a championship! ”

Batum reached a two-year franchise contract with the Clippers in the summer of 2024. He has a player option contract of $4.9 million in the 2025-2026 season. In the first round of the playoffs this season, he averaged 24.4 minutes per game, scored 5.6 points + 3.9 rebounds + 2.0 assists + 0.9 steals + 1.7 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 39.0% and a three-point shooting percentage of 39.0%. He is still a trustworthy 3D player.