For the time being, Batum doesn’t quite know when he’ll be leaving France as he’s waiting for his visa to be cleared. What he does know is that the Blazers are prepared and equipped to go the distance with the talent that’s already on board, especially if they get a particular big man back.
“Greg Oden is the missing piece,” Batum said. “When we get him back, our team is complete and we’ll be able to make a deep run in the playoffs. I hear he’s making progress and I’m excited for what’s in store for us this season.”