Shane Battier

Shane Battier is an professional basketball player with the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Shane Courtney Battier
2. Born: September 9, 1978
3. Birthplace: Birmingham, Michigan
4. Height: 6'8"
5. Weight: 220 lbs
6. Position: Forward
7. High school: Detroit Country Day
8. College: Duke University
9. Draft year: 2001

Early Life

Shane Courtney Battier was born in Birmingham, Michigan on September 9, 1978, and he went on to attend Detroit Country Day. He continued his education at Duke University. Battier helped the Blue Devils win the NCAA men's basketball tournament in 2001. Battier was then selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the sixth pick in the 2001 NBA draft.¹

Pro Career

In his first season with the Grizzlies, Battier started 78 games and averaged 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. After the season, Battier was named to the All-rookie first team. In 2006, Battier was traded to the Houston Rockets for Stromile Swift and Rudy Gay. As of 2008, Battier has career averages of 10.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 33.5 minutes per game.²

On September 9, 2008, it was reported that Battier would miss most of the 2008 - 2009 NBA pre-season due to a setback in recovery from an injury to his left foot. Battier had surgery on his left ankle on May 9, 2008, to remove bone spurs and his foot has not responded positively to his ongoing rehab.³

Shane Battier Timeline

• September 9, 1978: Born
• 2001: Drafted by Memphis Grizzlies
• 2006: Traded to Houston Rockets

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