Here is detailed information about basketballer Shane Battier:
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Shane Courtney Battier
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: September 9, 1978
- Hometown: Birmingham, Michigan, USA
- Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
- Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
Basketball Career:
- Position: Small Forward
- Jersey Number: 31
- High School: Detroit Country Day School (Beverly Hills, Michigan)
- College: Duke University (1997–2001)
- NBA Draft: 2001, Round 1, Pick 6 by the Vancouver Grizzlies
- Teams Played For:
- Memphis Grizzlies (2001–2006, 2011)
- Houston Rockets (2006–2011)
- Miami Heat (2011–2014)
- Championship Rings: 2 (Miami Heat: 2012, 2013)
College Achievements:
- NCAA Champion (2001)
- NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2001)
- National College Player of the Year (2001)
- Consensus First-Team All-American (2001)
- Three-Time NABC Defensive Player of the Year (1999–2001)
- Number 31 Retired by Duke Blue Devils
Professional Achievements:
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2002)
- Two-Time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008, 2009)
Personal Life:
- Children: Two; son Zeke Edward Battier (born June 2, 2008) and daughter Eloise Battier (born April 17, 2011)
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Battier is also known for his philanthropic efforts, including founding The Battier Take Charge Foundation, which aims to provide resources for the education and development of underserved youth.
After retiring from professional basketball, Battier has been involved in various endeavors, including working in the Miami Heat’s front office as the director of basketball development and analytics.