Joakim Noah and Nicolas Batum reunited in the Clippers jersey?
It's no.
If "Batman" is going to land well in the Los Angeles club after being cut by the Charlotte Hornets, "Jooks", who was under contract until 2021, will be released.
Information confirmed by the agent of Yannick's son, Bill Duffy, with
ESPN
.
He added that Noah "is probably heading for retirement."
At 35 and after 13 seasons with the Association, the former player from Chicago (2007-16), New York (2016-18), Memphis (2018-19) should therefore hang up.
“What an illustrious career for Joakim, who started with two national titles at the University of Florida, went on to become NBA Best Defenseman of the Year and eventually establish himself as one of the most passionate and enthusiastic players in the world. the history of our sport.
It was an honor to represent Joakim on this trip, ”commented Bill Duffy.
Clippers are waiving center Joakim Noah - and his agent, Bill Duffy of @BDA_Sports, tells ESPN that Noah is “likely headed toward retirement.”
One of his era's most ferocious competitors, Noah played 13 seasons, made two All-Star games and was a 3-time All-Defensive team choice.
- Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 2, 2020
After guiding the Gators to the NCAA title in 2006 and 2007, Joakim Noah was selected ninth in the 2007 Draft by the Bulls, with whom he initially struggled to win.
Over the years, the New York native has however become a pillar of the Illinois club alongside Derrick Rose, winning the title of Best Defender of the Year in 2014 and two invitations to the All Star Game, in 2013 and 2014. A player known and recognized for his passion, his ardor and his resentment on the floor.
He was running at 12.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 interceptions per game in 2013-14, his best, and finished with 8.8 points, 9 rebounds and 1, 3 against career average (672 matches).
Vice-champion of Europe with the Blues in 2011
And with the Blues?
After a handful of friendlies, he fully participated in the 2011 campaign and in winning the Euro silver medal in Poland, with a ticket to the London Games at stake.
The France team had long hoped to see him again in the jersey struck the rooster, but it ultimately never happened and Noah finished with 22 caps, he who spent part of his childhood in the Paris region.
His last years in the League were in any case disrupted by injuries and a suspension.
He only played 126 appearances between 2016 and 2020, including just five with the Clippers in 2019-20, who first signed him for a ten-day freelance just before the season cut.
Noah hoped to end this career with a ring, but the Los Angeles club fell inglorious in the second round of the play-offs in the bubble, against Denver, after having led 3-1.
Joakim Noah, a player apart in the history of French basketball and the NBA.
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