Shane Battier became director of basketball analytics and development for the Miami Heat this season.

Battier's function in the Heat hierarchy remains somewhat undefined.

"It's a way to stay connected to the game," Battier said of moving into that next phase. "It's a game that's been great to me and I've loved. It's a new challenge."

Battier was asked about his scouting "lens."

"I don't think we have enough tape to talk about my lens," he said. "You want good people and good players. You have that, you'll be all right."