ESPN.com · Apr 30, 2016
Batum becomes a dad in the hours before Game 6
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Hornets forward Nicolas Batum said he's "running on adrenaline" as he prepares for Game 6 of Charlotte's first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat following the birth of his son early Friday.
Batum's wife gave birth to their child, Aiden, shortly after midnight Friday. Batum said he'd only slept about two hours.
"To have a baby is always an amazing thing, but to have a baby before Game 6 with a chance to close a series -- that is pretty crazy, too," Batum said before the game. "It's a unique experience."
After the birth of his son, Batum took to twitter to celebrate the news.
