Nicolas Batum, following a loss to Team USA: The Opening Ceremony ‘just killed me’

On Sunday, Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum disappointed greatly in his Olympics debut with his French team.

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• Nicolas Batum, following a loss to Team USA: The opening ceremonies ‘just killed me’