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Why did Shane Battier move to Charlotte? Former Duke star shares his reasoning and more
As former Duke star Shane Battier makes his way around Charlotte with his family, he encounters one question more often than any other: What exactly are you doing here? Battier, his wife Heidi and ...
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Shane Battier revealed the difference between guarding Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, and LeBron James: "None of those guys had this like Kobe did"
Shane Battier was never the flashiest player on the court, but his defensive IQ earned him respect among the NBA's elite. During his years with the Houston Rockets, Battier became known for his ...
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Shane Battier explained why he never tried talking trash back at Kobe Bryant: "It sounds silly coming out of my mouth"
As he talked smack and taunted, some players returned the favor while others, like Shane Battier, stayed silent. The Duke alum explained why when the Houston Rockets played the Los Angeles Lakers ...
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Shane Battier recalls when Gary Payton confronted Hubie Brown: "Hope you brought a lunch pack Jack, it's gonna be a long day"
That's savage, but then again, that was GP for you, as he lived up to his reputation as one of the greatest talkers in NBA history. Related: Shane Battier on guarding Kobe Bryant: “I was like a ...