“I don’t even know what you’re asking but Nicolas Batum is amazing”: Reggie Jackson cuts off a reporter when mentioned the Frenchman’s name, couldn’t stop lauding his performance

Advait Jajodia | 10/11/2021
“I don’t even know what you’re asking but Nicolas Batum is amazing”: Reggie Jackson cuts off a reporter when mentioned the Frenchman's name, couldn’t stop lauding his performance

Nicolas Batum was sensational in LAC’s win over the Trail Blazers, putting up 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 steal on 77% shooting for the field.

On Tuesday night, an in-form Paul George-led Los Angeles Clippers hosted a Damian Lillard-led Portland Trail Blazers squad at the Staples Center. A contest that witnessed 14 lead changes and 5 ties, ended with LAC winning 117-109.

It was an incredible outing for PG13, putting up 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, as he’s been doing on a nightly basis this season. However, it was the Clippers’ supporting cast that played a vital role in the win.

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While Reggie Jackson recorded 23 points and a team-high +/- of +13, it was a season-best performance for Nicolas Batum who was extremely efficient finishing the night with 22 points, on 77.8% shooting from the field, and 75% from beyond the arc.

“Nicolas Batum is the glue for our team, he deserves his flowers”: Reggie Jackson

Just like every other Clipper fan, Reggie too was left speechless after Batum’s magnificent outing. Jackson just couldn’t stop lauding about the Frenchman during his postgame interview.

During one point of the press conference, Reggie even cut off a reporter who was going to ask him about Batum’s performance and went on to rave about the 6-foot-8 forward.

“Amazing. I don’t know what you’re asking. He’s amazing.”

Reggie continued speaking about Nic’s role in the team.

“That guy is special. What he does. He’s honestly the glue for our team. He holds us down for whatever we need. He deserves his flowers.”

“I’m just proud to call him a teammate, proud to call him a brother.”

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Batum has played a huge role in the Clippers’ 5-game winning streak. After a rather silent first few games, the 32-year-old has been averaging 16.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals on an outstanding 63.8 shooting from the field and 59.4% from beyond the arc in these past 5 games.

With 4 more home games left, before going on a 2-game road trip, Paul George and co. will hope to grab a few more wins and rise up in the standings. Currently, LAC is placed 6th in the West with a 6-4 record.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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