Fans ask the questions, the Nic Batum edition!

[3RA1N1AC]

did the animosity from the france/spain game carry over? still beefing with any of those guys?

 

[3RA1N1AC]

you guard many different positions, from pgs to pfs, so besides the obvious (durant, lebron), who are some of the hardest covers in the league for you? does anybody give you fits that most people wouldnt think of?

 

[3RA1N1AC]

honestly, what do you think of tony parkers rapping?

 

[BigGameDamian]

Ask him if he could ever see himself trying to coach in the NBA or be apart of a coaching staff once his NBA career is over?

 

[riverman]

Ask him if he could ever see himself trying to coach in the NBA or be apart of a coaching staff once his NBA career is over?

Nic is a team owner in his hometown.

 

[riverman]

What skills outside of basketball or hobbies does Nico have we may not be aware of?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Did your dad have a complete all around game like you do?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Why doesn't he flop more like most foreigners?

 

[riverman]

Does your project in Africa include a basketball court?

 

[jlprk]

How many kilojoules per day do you eat?

(That means calories, not some kind of catfish.)

Who cuts your hair, man? Why have you never experimented with facial hair?

Who wins in Horse, you or Luke Babbitt? What is Horse called in France?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

We need some better questions.

 

[BlazerWookee]

We need some better questions.

Is your mom single?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Who affects more shots defensively, Meyers Leonard, or free throw guy?

 

[jlprk]

Is your grandma single?

 

[BlazerWookee]

Any recent contact with Rudy?

Where does Joel Przybilla rank on your list of all-time toughest teammates?

Who is the best card player on the team plane?

Does Mike Rice snore?

Who is the best joke teller on the team?

Who is the worst joke teller on the team?

Boxers, or MMA fighters?

What's your favorite workout? Least favorite?

 

[BBert]

Who affects more shots defensively, Meyers Leonard, or free throw guy?

That's just funny.

 

[mook]

Which stat do you think you'd like to be most known for? Assists? Points? Rebounds? Steals?

You're having a down year so far with your three point shooting (36% vs 37%/39% of prior two years). Is it the broken finger?

Do you think you could have been the player you are now under Nate McMillan 3 or 4 years ago? Your scoring per 36 minutes is pretty flat over your career, but the assists are way, way up. Is that maturity, or how the coach uses you?

Do you ever think back on the playoff series where Steve Nash was guarding you and wonder what might have been? You'd had a separated shoulder, and McMillan hadn't used you as a key offensive weapon before, so it's maybe not that surprising the team never took advantage of that matchup.

You've played in 3 playoff series, and over 18 games you average 6ppg, .8 assists and 3.3 rebounds. This one isn't so much a question as a fan just trying to get you pissed off before the playoffs start. Get out there and change those numbers!

 

[barfo]

Is your great-grandma single (and alive)? Is she... perky?

barfo

 

[Darkwebs]

What nickname would you use on your jersey if you could choose one?

Nic answered this one a while ago when Casey Holdahl asked:

Nicolas Batum: “My nickname, especially in France, for seven years is Batman. That’s the only nickname I have but that’s a good ID. That started when I was young and stayed with me. In France that’s almost my first name now when I play for the national team. And with Robin on the team, we’ve got a Batman and Robin.”

 

[Eastoff]

Nico, now that you've been in Portland longer, what is your favorite French restaurant?

 

[maxiep]

What are your feelings about Hollande's 75% tax above 1 million euro? Does it impact you earning your money abroad or are you largely exempt from it? If you are subject to it, are you going to pull a Gerard Depardieu? What do you think of your countrymen who leave France for tax reasons?

 

[maxiep]

If you could compare Portland to any city in France or Europe, which do you think it most resembles in terms of culture, feel, etc.?

 

[MickZagger]

If you could compare Portland to any city in France or Europe, which do you think it most resembles in terms of culture, feel, etc.?

I'm pretty sure he's gonna say Appenzell.

 

[jlprk]

Are you fluent in French, or did you just get an A in it.

 

[jlprk]

Talk dirty to me in French.

 

[jlprk]

Have you ever yelled "Fuck you" at a referee in French?

Was it in France?

 

[maxiep]

I'm pretty sure he's gonna say Appenzell.

The correct answer is Copenhagen.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

if you saw a dog playing poker, would you punch that fucking anomaly right in the nuts?

 

[cmeese47]

Why won't you shoot the fucking ball? We are so much better when you are looking to score.

 

[TBpup]

Why won't you shoot the fucking ball? We are so much better when you are looking to score.

That. The increased rebounding numbers are nice but he just completely takes some nights off offensively and this team just can't survive that ESPECIALLY when Aldridge is out. 6 points and 6 TOs against the Magic after 11 points an 5 TOs against the Heat which followed a 6 point effort against Charlotte.

Averaging 7 ppg on this road trip. So consistently inconsistent for 5 years now. I get that he fills the stat page but it would be nice if he wouldn't fill the turnover column quite so much. Batum - 6 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 TOs.....Barton - 7 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 TOs in less than half the minutes. That those numbers are close to comparable is sad.