Clippers forward Batum said: Tyron Lu saved my career & he will choose to retire here

June 8 NBA Clippers veteran forward Batum recently accepted a US podcast column called "The Yang Man And The" Three" interviewed publicly about my intimate relationship with Clippers coach Tyron Lu: "

I am really grateful to head coach Tyron Lu, who saved my entire career. You understand that when a person is on a cliff and desperate, someone suddenly helps you out of the predicament. It is a great gratitude. At that time, I was suddenly cut by the Hornets, and Tyron Lu informed me that I could play for the Clippers, which gave me warmth in an instant!"

"At that time, I thought I was recognized. The Clippers were the fastest team to extend an olive branch to me. Tyron Lou, Leonard, and boss Ballmer all called me, so I came here happily. So I will return to the Clippers in the offseason, hoping to complete my retirement here. I have always loved the Clippers!"

Batum was suddenly cut by the Hornets in 2020, and later the Clippers actively invited him to join. In 2024, Batum regained his freedom in the 76ers and chose to join the Clippers again. In the 2025 offseason, Batum has a player option contract with the Clippers for $4.8 million in the last year of next season. He is likely to choose to execute and continue to complete his last season with the Clippers and then choose to retire!