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Every professional athlete who is a veteran dreads the day they're told they aren't good enough anymore or their body tells them they cannot perform anymore.

NBA News / The Spun / June 30

Former ESPN Analyst Admits Time At Network Was 'A Mistake'

For a lot of former athletes, broadcasting is a way to stay around the game they know and love once they can no longer play. But it's not for everybody, and it certainly wasn't for two-time NBA champ Shane Battier.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 6

Shane Battier picks out the best display of LeBron James’ NBA career, ‘the greatest game I have ever seen anybody play’

LeBron James’ Hall of Fame career pivoted on one game, claims his former teammate Shane Battier. 2025 saw the Oklahoma City Thunder return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / The SportsRush / June 6

Shane Battier Speaks On Loving The Anxiety And Paranoia That Came With Guarding Kobe Bryant

As basketball fans, we delight in watching the best athletes in the world accomplish extraordinary things on the court. For every Michael Jordan dagger, though, there’s a Craig Ehlo or a Bryon Russell on the other end.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / June 6

Ex-Heat Defensive-Stopper Faced Challenging Battle In Retirement

When an NBA player's time in the league is running out, it could create inner turmoil because basketball is their life. This was the case for former Miami Heat player Shane Battier, who played a key role in the 2013 championship.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

Far from an easy task, we tried to select the 25 great prep players from the Detroit metro area, but certainly many worthy candidates were left off. But with that in mind, here's our list of those who have stood out through the decades, listed in chronological order.

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 19

'It looks like he's getting murdered out there' - Shane Battier on what made Luis Scola the 'most egregious flopper'

During their respective NBA careers, Shane Battier and Luis Scola played together on the Houston Rockets. This now-retired duo spent four seasons with the team from 2007 to 2011, which gave them plenty of time to really understand each other's game.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2024

Former teammates praises LeBron James' incredible longevity

LeBron James' incredible longevity praised by former two-time champion teammate

James will turn 40 in December.

Three milestones LeBron James could reach in 2024-25 season

Lakers HC JJ Redick not concerned about LeBron James, Anthony Davis' workload

Insider reveals 'name to watch' for Lakers on trade market

20 stars from the LeBron era who you probably forgot about

The '10 or more All-NBA Team selections' quiz

NBA News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 10, 2024

Caleb Foster Asks Duke Basketball Great for Championship Secret

Duke basketball recently held Pro Devils Weekend in Durham, welcoming handfuls of the program's former players back to campus. The winningest Blue Devil on hand — make that the winningest Blue Devil of all time — was 2001 national champion and three-time NABC Defensive Player of the Year Shane Battier.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 9, 2024

Is Shane Battier One Of The Best Role Players In Miami Heat History?

Former Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier turns 46 today. He is one of the most crucial role players to wear a Heat uniform. On his birthday, we honor him by highlighting his importance to the team on both ends of the floor.

Duke Basketball Gem Returns to Durham, Makes Guest Appearance

Shane Battier was one of several former Duke basketball talents in Durham this weekend. Perhaps it was all part of a ploy to help third-year head coach

Duke Basketball Legend Watches Son at NCAA Academy

Carlos Boozer isn't the only 2001 Duke basketball national champion with offspring now on the prep scene. Granted, Shane Battier's son, Zeke Battier, isn't quite as heralded as five-star 2025 Blue Devil targets Cayden and Cameron Boozer.

Shane Battier says Tom Izzo 'messed up' while recruiting him

Tom Izzo has had some tough recruiting losses over the years, especially to Coach K and Duke. Shane Battier was one of them. Over the years, Tom Izzo has had some crushing recruiting misses.