NBA / Dec 10, 2008 / 4:26 pm
Post Up With Shane Battier
Kenyon Martin has answered Dime reader questions this week and we’ll have Josh Childress‘ answers for readers tomorrow.
Next up in the Post Up series: Shane Battier.
Ask Shane anything you want in the comments section below about the Rockets, the NBA, life, or anything else you have on your mind. Shane will pick his favorites and answer them in the next few days…
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December 10th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
SayItAintSo says:
Do you make Yao for being blocked by people half his size on a semi-consistent basis?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
SayItAintSo says:
*fun of Yao
December 10th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
jeremy says:
Why do you think people hate on Duke so much? Is it justified?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Amsterdam says:
What do you think about all the (media) attention your red jacket had been getting back when you were injured?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Heckler says:
without naming names….
have you ever seen/witnesses/heard of an nba player taking steriods?
yeah or nay?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Mr. K1X says:
what r u driving besides the Volvo?? How is the Peak brand treating you??
December 10th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Duke says:
How is Artest in the Locker Room?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
GEE...If Shaq eva got burnt would he be "The Big S.T.D."? says:
Who is the hardest person for you to guard each time you all match-up in the NBA?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
GEE...If Shaq eva got burnt would he be "The Big S.T.D."? says:
Does T-Mac get injured in practice a lot also?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
GEE...If Shaq eva got burnt would he be "The Big S.T.D."? says:
What word(s) has Ming taught you to speak in his language?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
GEE...If Shaq eva got burnt would he be "The Big S.T.D."? says:
Does Alston do any And 1 moves in practice?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
GEE...If Shaq eva got burnt would he be "The Big S.T.D."? says:
What are some of the weirder nicknames on the team or just in the NBA period that you have heard?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
GEE...If Shaq eva got burnt would he be "The Big S.T.D."? says:
What are the cd’s you are bumpin’ in your ride right now?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
GEE...If Shaq eva got burnt would he be "The Big S.T.D."? says:
How was it playing with Mutumbo and did he ever wag his fingers after blocking one of your shots in practice? Not to mention conversations between him and Yao had to sound hilarious, true?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
GEE...If Shaq eva got burnt would he be "The Big S.T.D."? says:
Last one
As a Rockets fan (Houston up!) I totally loved “the streak” last year. Being that the team is better this year do you think that you all could break that streak or do you think that record will be broken any time soon? Have a great year and Go Rockets!
December 10th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Mikey says:
Any time anyone talks about the smartest basketball players, they always bring up your name. With you being so highly regarded, are you planning on becoming a coach after your playing career is over?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
JA says:
1. Rafer is around a 38% FG shooter for his Rockets career. Every time he jacks one up, does it make you wince inside?
2. Who do you hate most in the league?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
mules says:
Who buys your street clothes…Craig Sager?
December 10th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Heckler says:
do you get more groupie attention as a pro baller or as a college star baller?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Heckler says:
why is your head so wrinkly?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
jiggaman says:
Who is the best dunker on the team right now (when healthy, so that includes t-mac)? my bet is on von wafer or dorsey.
December 10th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Richard Wellner says:
Dear Mr. Shane B., do you smell funny in real life?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
A-Slam says:
Who’d you vote for?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
izzy says:
What is your favorite book?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
jl90 says:
did you just nod and say yes whenever dikembe mutumbo was talking to you?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Blue says:
Shane, you’re one of my favorite players…
people come down hard on you sometimes and say that you tend to keep to yourself and you don’t really hang with the rest of the crew? is that true? are you more of a solitary type of guy or do you hang out with teammates at the clubs and stuff on off days?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
dukesman2000 says:
Is it frustrating for you to know the Rockets are a good team with Championship caliber players, but cannot seem to stay healthy enough to make a decent run?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Steve A says:
Had Jay Williams not gotten hurt, is there any doubt in your mind he would have been at the Chris Paul/Deron Williams level?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
isotope says:
With the Rockets shooting woes, have y’all ever considered bringing in a shooting coach or expert to help?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
dk says:
Have you ever been approached by Hollywood to be an action hero movie superstar? You got that hero look, like Buzz Lightyear kickin’ .
December 10th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
JCARR says:
How many red “rockets” blazers do you own?
Who’s a better defender you or Artest?
December 10th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Plaxico B. says:
Why do you do all the right things like play defense and stay humble? You should be out clubbing and carrying a pistol.
December 10th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Jason says:
are you a celebrity in china like yao and tmac?
December 10th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
junior says:
wheres your favorite place to go in the off-season?
December 10th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
kobeef says:
BREAKING NEWS
J-Rich traded to Suns for Raja Bell and Boris Diaw
December 10th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Hi Jurg from Denmark says:
hi hi mr shane battier.
i am from denmark and you have big follow in my basketball community. my question here
are you french? or is your family from france?
this has been big jurg. hi.
December 10th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Edub says:
Who’s the best PG you’ve ever played with?
December 10th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Edub says:
What’s with your scalp? How’d you get those ridges on the back of your head?
December 10th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
rob stewart says:
I really thought the red blazer you had been wearing was fly. Is there any story of significance behind it?
December 10th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Three Stacks says:
Hi Shane, thanks for taking questions.
One of the best things you’re known for is taking charges. Has that always been a part of your game, or is there someone specifically responsible for instilling it in you?
Also, you seem like a very intelligent person and you are already a player rep for the Rockets. Have you ever considered gunning for Billy Hunter’s job after you retire?
December 10th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
rell says:
How much do you hate North Carolina? During the week NC play Duke do you talk trash to the former NC player that is in the league?
December 10th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
johnny says:
Please come back to Detroit.
I have no question for you.
Thank you in advance.
December 10th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
johnny says:
I mean play for the Pistons.
For cheap.
I don’t care where you live.
December 10th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
rd$ says:
I am a big Duke fan and always thought it was interesting that you had a major in religion. Not many players that excel in sports major in that. Do you think you are going to do anything relating to that after you are done hoopin?
December 10th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Netstar882211 says:
You are well known for being one of the best “glue guys” on a team. Between losing Yao last season, and injuries ro yourself, Ron Artest, and T-Mac this season, how do you keep up the morale of the rest of the team when one or more of your star players misses and extended period of time?
December 10th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
matt says:
What is you’re favorite story about life in the NBA?
December 10th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
ninja cool says:
If Coach K asks you to succeed him in coaching Duke, would you accept?
December 10th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Buffalo Brave says:
Great question on the player rep gig three stacks.
SHANE- How seriously would you consider a public service or political career after your playing days are done?
December 10th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
SteveNash says:
do you think coach K would make a good NBA coach
December 10th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Justin Solomon says:
Shane,
I remember when you played in Memphis that you had owned a steakhouse in the city. Are there any other Shane Battier restaurants around the country and is the one in Memphis still in operation? Also, are you still signed to an endorsement deal with Oakley?
December 10th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
tahir says:
hello mr shane a huge fan from houston here and since rockets are m home team i m worried about there health… and my question to you is if and when all the guys are healthy, who will be coming off the bench you are artest? and do you think houston rockets need another center so he defend the pant when yao is on the bench?
December 10th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Aron says:
How do you think Coack K would do as an NBA coach?
December 10th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Amar says:
hey shane, what video card do you have in your computer? do you still use alienware stuff?
December 11th, 2008 at 1:50 am
doc says:
Is it harder to guard Kobe and Bron.
December 11th, 2008 at 4:16 am
josh says:
In your time in the league… who is the hardest plater to guard and why?
December 11th, 2008 at 4:41 am
baraks says:
Do you think that your team would be better off with another star and not T-Mac? Injuries have taken its toll on your team and you have two oft-injured superstars in Mac and Yao.
December 11th, 2008 at 6:24 am
josh tha roc says:
Hey Shane,
You have a rep as one of the ‘good guys’ in the league. My question is who is the best bloke you have played with that has a negative rep?
Cheers
December 11th, 2008 at 8:37 am
mavid says:
Shane,
You´re known as a guy who takes charges. Is there anyone in the league that you hesitate to take a charge from? (*cough* Lebron *cough*)
December 11th, 2008 at 8:42 am
snoop_robb says:
Hey Shane, i know your a bit of a technology buff, so what phone are you using day-to-day now? please dont say iPhone! lol
December 11th, 2008 at 8:43 am
MSkittle says:
Do you still keep in touch with Jay Williams?
December 11th, 2008 at 8:57 am
KBY says:
Do you keep in touch with former dukies or follow their careers? Any thoughts about Duhon’s play with the Knicks?
December 11th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Ansonious says:
Do you keep in touch with Dikembe? Have you been able to hold a phone conversation lasting more than 5 minutes with him? What’s the opposite of above me? Peace!
December 11th, 2008 at 10:34 am
that's whats up says:
Shane – are you a Paul Revere fan?
“The Red Coats are coming….the Red Coats are coming!!!!”
December 11th, 2008 at 10:35 am
that's whats up says:
does anyone ever ask you to remove squatters from their courtside seats?
December 11th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Desrat says:
Dear Mr. Battier,
I watched a short statement by T. McGrady once on his awakening after a visit to Africa. I think that he went to see some refugees from the war in Congo. I also think that you were a part of his group that was raising money for schools there. Have you ever been to Africa, and specifically to help those in the Congo? My heart bleeds for the folks there, and I truly believe that alleviating suffering for one makes the world a better place for all. Can you talk about how you think a person with celebrity status can change the world, and whether the celebrity has a responsibility to do so?
I am not a rich man, but I would like to do something for the people of Congo. What is the charity that they have set up, and how can I contribute to the effort to build schools there?
Thank you for the enterianing work you do, as well as for the important stuff too.
December 11th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
eaudebong says:
who is the toughest player in the nba to guard? can you give us a tip to wicked perimeter defense? are you married? will you marry me?
December 11th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
YOUNGFED..."I don't make it rain I make it hurricane" says:
Does Skip embarrass alot of the Rockets in practice. does he revert to his mixtape days. Also tell the truth who’s ankles has he broke the hardest in practice or gametime. lol (no lying now even if it was you)
December 11th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
YOUNGFED..."I don't make it rain I make it hurricane" says:
Also being that I’m from detroit did you ever play pick up game at St. Cicilia I know alot of NBA ballers hoop there.
December 11th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
wiseman says:
hey shane,
i no ur a good defensive player how important is defense to you? do u think u could win defensive player of the year anytime soon?
December 11th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
it aint easy being green says:
do you ever make fun of yao for hanging his head and crying like a ho everytime he gets done up on D??????
December 11th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Big Sia says:
Will you ever become president?
December 11th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
the scola says:
HONESTLY SHANE…how underrated is scola.
December 11th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
the scola says:
and i second bigsia…
when and HOW will you become president?
December 11th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Jeffrey says:
I am a young and up and coming basketball player who plans on transferring to UT (University Of Texas) after finishing community college. I’ve changed my game to a more aggressive defensive style and was wondering what’s the perfect way of defending your man aggressively without being called for a foul?
December 11th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
haslem says:
hey i was wondering, do you play NBA games and if so whats it like to play as you? do you do dynasty modes where you just build a team around yourself? (if so whats the record) and whats the highest total you’ve scored withyourself in 2k9 or 09 whatever.
also being a college man who do you feel are the most educated and introspective players on houston and in the L (Dikembe right?)
December 11th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
fReSh says:
hey Shane, I am from Austria, Europe and I am a die hard Tar Heel fan. Just for the record…….you ve been on the wrong squad
College Basketball is global
go TAR HEELS !!!
December 12th, 2008 at 3:38 am
schumy says:
who is the toughest player you have defended?
December 12th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Eran A. says:
What was with that red blazer you kept rocking while you were injured during every Rockets game? Nothing but respect but didn’t you think of changing up the colours once in a while?
December 17th, 2008 at 5:55 am
Eddy K says:
Hey Shane, I’m from Malaysia and we rarely get any NBA telecast over there.
Anyway, I wanna ask something basketball related.
When you’re guarding a guy who you know is offensively talented (Kobe, T-Mac etc.), what do you do when u r forced to play them 1 on 1?
Is there any tips or tricks in guarding an opponent 1 on 1?