Shane Courtney Battier is a retired American professional basketball player who played primarily at small forward and shooting guard. Standing 6-foot-8, Battier was known for his perimeter shooting, defensive versatility and team-oriented style of play. He was selected sixth overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 2001 NBA Draft and played 13 NBA seasons. Battier spent his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets and Miami Heat. He finished his NBA career with 8,408 points, 4,082 rebounds and 1,717 assists in 977 regular-season games. He won two NBA championships with the Miami Heat and earned two NBA All-Defensive Second Team selections.
Shane Battier Career Information
Category
Details
Full Name
Shane Courtney Battier
Date of Birth
September 9, 1978
Nationality
American
Position
Small Forward / Shooting Guard
Height
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight
220 lb (100 kg)
Last Team
Miami Heat
Draft Year
2001
Draft Pick
6th Overall
Professional Career
2001–2014
Jersey Number
31
Shane Battier NBA Career Stats
Statistic
Career Total
Games
977
Games Started
705
Minutes
30,004
Points
8,408
Rebounds
4,082
Assists
1,717
Steals
988
Blocks
906
Turnovers
878
Personal Fouls
2,208
Shane Battier Per Game Career Stats
Statistic
Per Game
Points
8.6
Rebounds
4.2
Assists
1.8
Steals
1.0
Blocks
0.9
Turnovers
0.9
Minutes
30.7
Shane Battier Shooting Stats
Statistic
Career Record
Field Goals Made
1,273
Field Goals Attempted
2,809
Field Goal Percentage
43.7%
Three-Pointers Made
1,250
Three-Pointers Attempted
3,254
Three-Point Percentage
38.4%
Free Throws Made
1,194
Free Throws Attempted
1,606
Free Throw Percentage
74.3%
Effective FG Percentage
52.9%
Shane Battier Season-by-Season Stats
Season
Team
Games
PPG
RPG
APG
2001-02
Memphis Grizzlies
78
14.4
5.4
2.8
2002-03
Memphis Grizzlies
78
9.7
4.4
1.3
2003-04
Memphis Grizzlies
79
8.5
3.8
1.3
2004-05
Memphis Grizzlies
80
9.9
5.2
1.6
2005-06
Memphis Grizzlies
81
10.1
5.3
1.7
2006-07
Houston Rockets
82
10.1
4.1
2.1
2007-08
Houston Rockets
80
9.3
5.1
1.9
2008-09
Houston Rockets
60
7.3
4.8
2.3
2009-10
Houston Rockets
67
8.0
4.7
2.4
2010-11
Houston Rockets / Memphis Grizzlies
82
7.6
4.6
2.2
2011-12
Miami Heat
65
4.8
2.4
1.3
2012-13
Miami Heat
72
6.6
2.3
1.0
2013-14
Miami Heat
73
4.1
1.9
0.9
Shane Battier Playoff Stats
Statistic
Playoff Total
Games
112
Points
682
Rebounds
341
Assists
117
Steals
77
Blocks
55
Shane Battier Playoff Per Game Stats
Statistic
Per Game
Points
6.1
Rebounds
3.0
Assists
1.0
Steals
0.7
Blocks
0.5
Battier appeared in the playoffs with Memphis, Houston and Miami and became a key role player during Miami’s championship runs. His playoff career included 112 games across 10 postseason appearances.
Shane Battier International Stats
Competition
Games
PPG
RPG
APG
FIBA World Championship 2006
9
5.0
2.4
0.7
Battier represented the United States at the 2006 FIBA World Championship, where Team USA finished with the bronze medal. He averaged 5.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game during the tournament.
Shane Battier Career Highs
Statistic
Career High
Points
33
Rebounds
14
Assists
8
Steals
5
Blocks
7
Shane Battier Awards & Achievements
Achievement
Total
NBA Championships
2
MVP Awards
0
Finals MVP Awards
0
All-Star Selections
0
All-NBA Selections
0
Defensive Team Selections
2
Scoring Titles
0
Rookie of the Year
0
Olympic Medals
0
All-Rookie Team Selection
1
FIBA World Championship Bronze Medal
1
Battier earned NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors in 2007-08 and 2008-09. He also earned All-Rookie Team recognition following his first NBA season and won NBA championships with Miami in 2012 and 2013.
Shane Battier Team Career
Team
Seasons
Games
Points
Memphis Grizzlies
2001-2006, 2010-11
402
3,543
Houston Rockets
2006-2011
379
3,107
Miami Heat
2011-2014
210
1,758
Total
—
977
8,408
Battier began his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he spent his first five seasons. He then played five seasons with the Houston Rockets before finishing his career with the Miami Heat from 2011 through 2014.
Shane Battier Position-Specific Statistics
As a forward who frequently defended opposing stars, Battier’s career value extended beyond his scoring totals. His three-point shooting, steals and blocks were particularly important components of his statistical profile.
Category
Career Figure
Points Per Game
8.6
Rebounds Per Game
4.2
Assists Per Game
1.8
Steals Per Game
1.0
Blocks Per Game
0.9
Field Goal Percentage
43.7%
Three-Point Percentage
38.4%
Free Throw Percentage
74.3%
Effective FG Percentage
52.9%
Battier made 1,250 three-pointers during his NBA career and converted 38.4% of his attempts from beyond the arc. His ability to space the floor while defending multiple positions made him an important role player on several playoff teams.
Shane Battier Career Records & Milestones
Record
Achievement
Career Points
8,408
Highest Scoring Game
33 points
Career Rebounds
4,082
Career Assists
1,717
Career Steals
988
Career Blocks
906
Three-Pointers Made
1,250
NBA Championships
2
Playoff Games
112
All-Defensive Team Selections
2
Battier finished his NBA career with more than 8,400 points, 4,000 rebounds, 1,700 assists, 900 steals and 900 blocks. His 1,250 made three-pointers also highlight his importance as a perimeter shooter during the 2000s and early 2010s.
One of the most notable moments of his career came during the 2013 NBA Finals, when he scored 18 points on six three-pointers in Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs as Miami secured its second consecutive championship.
Shane Battier Career Summary
Shane Battier finished his 13-year NBA career with 977 regular-season games, 8,408 points, 4,082 rebounds, 1,717 assists, 988 steals and 906 blocks. He averaged 8.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 43.7% from the field, 38.4% from three-point range and 74.3% from the free-throw line. Battier added 682 playoff points, 341 rebounds and 117 assists in 112 postseason games. A two-time NBA champion and two-time All-Defensive Second Team selection, his career statistics reflect the value of a versatile defender and reliable three-point shooter who played an important role on successful NBA teams.
