On their way to Tokyo, the Clippers give Nico Batum an unexpected surprise!

That’s it, the French basketball team has flown to Tokyo and the Olympic Games! A long trip that Nicolas Batum must have enjoyed, since he was treated to a wonderful surprise from the Clippers at the airport !

After a short preparation shared between Spain and France, the Blues have just taken off towards Tokyo to compete in the Olympic Games! And the quest for a medal will not necessarily be easy, especially with an opening match against Team USA! And if Gregg Popovich’s men are not confident, Kevin Durant sent a clear message to the French by dirty trash-talker !

But the French team will be able to count on a great collective experience. The selection coached by Vincent Collet finished in 3rd place in the last World Cup, and the majority of the players present during this epic will be there in the land of the Rising Sun. The unity of this team can already be seen in the group photos.

Off to Tokyo! ???????? pic.twitter.com/jM7sks5l3j

– Nicolas Batum (@ nicolas88batum) July 14, 2021

And this long trip, Nicolas Batum must have done it in a very good state of mind. Not only because he has to set the tone as captain of this selection, but above all because he was entitled to a magnificent surprise from his franchise before the start. It’s not much, but the intention is beautiful!

The nice surprise of @LAClippers for the departure to Tokyo from @nicolas88batum!

Good luck Nico ???????? pic.twitter.com/mRXsObuEmW

— NBA France (@NBAFRANCE) July 15, 2021

The Clippers have paid for a small advertising space at the airport to wish good luck to Nicolas Batum and the “Batum Bataillon”, his group of supporters! A more than fair-play attitude towards a future opponent of Team USA during the competition!

The Clippers love Nico Batum, and the reverse is arguably true. Should we see the sign of ahe long adventure between the two camps? We hope so much he seems to have flourished in Los Angeles!