Shane Battier has agreed to join ESPN next season as a college basketball analyst on a multi-year deal.
Shane Battier F
Height: 6-8 (203cm)
Weight: 220 lbs (100kg)
Born: Sep 9, 1978 (47 years old)
Hometown: Birmingham, Michigan
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 2001 Round 1, Pick 6, Vancouver Grizzlies
Pre-Draft Team: Duke (Sr)
High School: Detroit Country Day School (Beverly Hills, Michigan)
2x NBA Champion, Teammate of the Year, 2x All-NBA Defensive 2nd, All-Rookie 1st
Shane Battier News
Shane Battier To Join ESPN As College Basketball Analyst
Shane Battier Wins NBA Teammate Of Year Award
Shane Battier was given the Twyman-Stokes NBA Teammate of the Year award on Saturday.
NBA Considering Nickname Jerseys For Heat, Nets
The NBA has not announced the nickname jerseys, but the Heat and Nets apparently have been aware of the likelihood of it happening for at least several weeks.
Spoelstra Expects Battier To Have Impact In Finals
Shane Battier has missed five of six shots in the first two games of the NBA Finals.
Shane Battier: 'No Doubt' NBA Will Have A Female Player
Shane Battier feels a special women would need to have a skill set similar to LeBron James.
Battier Predicts NBA Will Have Female Player 'In Our Lifetime'
Shane Battier predicts that the NBA is not far away from having its first female player.
Battier Settling Into 'Utility Man' Role
Shane Battier is settling into his role as the Heat's "utility man."
Heat Settle In On Starting Haslem Over Battier
Udonis Haslem is starting at power forward for the Heat instead of Shane Battier.
Battier Hopes To Return Thursday, But Thinking Big Picture
Shane Battier hopes to return from a sprained MCL on Thursday but is keeping the big picture in mind.
Battier May Be Out For Several Games With Knee Injury
Shane Battier said he had a sprained MCL and did not need an MRI.
Heat Appear Set With Starting Battier At Power Forward
Shane Battier will likely be the starting power forward for the Heat.
Krzyzewski Encouraged Battier To Sign With Miami
Mike Krzyzewski encouraged Shane Battier to sign with the Heat last summer.
Heat Win 2012 NBA Finals
LeBron James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists on his way to his first NBA championship.
Battier: LeBron's In A Good Spot Personally, Professionally
Shane Battier has been very impressed with LeBron James off the court during his tenure this season with the Heat.
Battier Excited To Talk Analytics With Spoelstra
Shane Battier and Erik Spoelstra share an enjoyment for studying the analytics of basketball, something that they will inevitably discuss now that the veteran is a member of the Heat.
Heat Wing Players Remind Riley Of Showtime Era Lakers
With Shane Battier added to the Heat roster, the team will be loaded with versatile perimeter players.
Battier Will Sign With Heat
Shane Battier announced his free agent destination via Twitter.
Miami Appears To Be Favorite For Battier
Many had expected the Thunder to aggressively pursue Shane Battier as well, but that hasn't happened.
Battier: Grizzlies Will Be A Force To Deal With For Years
Battier was impressed with the young talent in Memphis.
Ex-Teammates Praise Yao's Character
Yao left a lasting impression on those he played with.
Battier Still Trying To Figure Out How To Fit In Grizzlies' System
With Shane Battier's return to Memphis, his productivity at the offensive end is noticeably less than it was with Houston.
Ronald Nored Finds Inspiration In 'The No-Stats All-Star' Shane Battier
Ronald Nored takes pride in his defense.
Rockets Went After Trade For Speights
The Rockets tried to acquire Marreese Speights and Jason Kapono for Shane Battier.
Rockets, Blazers Discussed Brooks, Battier For Camby Deal
Portland discussed sending Marcus Camby to Houston for Aaron Brooks and Shane Battier.
Rockets Offering Battier For Thabeet
The Rockets want Hasheem Thabeet and a pick from the Grizzlies for Shane Battier.
Celtics Unlikely To Acquire Battier From Rockets
Boston is looking to find a replacement for the injured Marquis Daniels.
Celtics, Rockets Talking Battier Trade
The Celtics and Rockets are discussing a trade involving Shane Battier.
Battier Hopes To Remain With Rockets
Shane Battier has never been a free agent.
Houston Shopping Virtually Everyone
ESPN.com's Chad Ford has heard nearly every member of the Rockets mentioned in trade talks.
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