Is Shane Battier blank?

Is Shane Battier white?

The son of a white mother and Black father, Battier is one of a few African Americans working in an analytics department in the NBA, a job that more likely would go to an MIT grad (read: white) than a former player (read: Black).

What happened to Shane Battier?

Seeking something new? Battier left his role as Heat vice president of analytics and basketball development in June. He’s currently linked to front-office positions throughout the league, including the Utah Jazz, where former teammate Dwyane Wade is now a co-owner.

How good was Shane Battier?

Shane Battier was an intelligent player and a tough defender



While he was a star at Duke University, Battier couldn’t dominate at the NBA level. For all of his flaws, though, the forward was an incredibly intelligent player and a lockdown defender.

Was Shane Battier ever an all star?

At the time of the Lakers game, Battier was a plus 10, which put him in the company of Dwight Howard and Kevin Garnett, both perennial All-Stars. For his career he’s a plus 6.

Who is your daddy Duke?

He frequently took charges which prompted the Cameron Crazies to chant, “Who’s your daddy? Battier!” He led the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball to two Final Fours, in , though his team in 1998 squandered a late 17-point lead to eventual national champion Kentucky in the regional finals.

Is Shane Battier a Hall of Famer?

Ex-NBA player Shane Battier has been inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Legendary Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski — Battier’s head coach in college — even shared a tribute for Shane before he was honored in the event.

What did Shane Battier study at Duke?

Comparative Religions

Battier graduated from Duke University in May 2001 with an NCAA Championship and a degree in Comparative Religions.

How old is Krysheski?

The 74-year-old basketball legend, known as “Coach K,” said he and his wife have been discussing his potential retirement for the past few years.

How many charges did Shane Battier take?

1, 2 and 3 at Duke. In the years since Battier played only Shavlik Randolph, who took 22 charges in the 2005 season, has even come close.



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