Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Tony Battie:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Demetrius Antonio Battie
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on February 11, 1976
  • Hometown: Dallas, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Men’s US size 16
  • Number: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 (depending on the team)
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: South Oak Cliff High School (Dallas, Texas)
  • College: Texas Tech University (1994–1997)
  • NBA Draft: 1997, 1st round, 5th overall pick by the Denver Nuggets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Denver Nuggets (1997–1998)
    • Boston Celtics (1998–2003)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2004)
    • Orlando Magic (2004–2009)
    • New Jersey Nets (2009–2010)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2010–2012)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized
  • Siblings: He has a brother, Derrick Battie

Player Archetype / Play Style

Tony Battie’s player archetype was that of a dependable defensive big, a sturdy frontcourt worker whose value came more from interior resistance, rebounding, and low-maintenance team play than from featured scoring. Defensively, he fit as a paint protector and physical post defender, using his 6-foot-11 frame, length, and mobility to contest shots, hold position, and clean the glass. Offensively, his role was simple and functional: finish around the rim, convert high-percentage looks, screen, dive, and keep possessions alive rather than create offense for himself or others. Physically, Battie had the build of a true NBA center/power forward hybrid at roughly 230 to 240 pounds, and his overall play style was marked by toughness, athletic utility, and a willingness to do the dirty work that helped stabilize a frontcourt rotation. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference.com — Tony Battie Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
SportsForecaster.com — Tony Battie Stats, Profile, Bio, Analysis and More | Retired
Sports-Reference.com — Tony Battie College Stats
NBA.com — Tony Battie | Center | Boston Celtics