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[Detroit News] Battier dreams of finishing career with Pistons

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by AggieDentist, Nov 19, 2006.

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  1. AggieDentist

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    didn't see this posted anywhere..

    http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061119/SPORTS0102/611190346/1004

    Sunday, November 19, 2006
    Pistons: Notebook

    Battier 'dreams' of finishing career with Pistons

    Vincent Goodwill / Special to The Detroit News

    AUBURN HILLS — Coming home isn’t easy for everybody. But for Shane Battier, seeing The Palace is a welcome sight and perhaps a glimpse into the not-so-distant future.

    Battier, who attended Birmingham-Detroit Country Day, is in his first season with the Houston Rockets after being traded from Memphis for the draft rights to Rudy Gay.

    He still is getting used to a new city and system.

    “It’s difficult, uprooting and moving everything,” he said. “But you have to adjust.”

    Battier, who is averaging nine points a game, down from his 10.5 career average, was drafted sixth overall by the Grizzlies in 2001.

    But the former Duke standout always envisioned putting on a different cap than the one handed to him by commissioner David Stern.

    “Detroit had the ninth pick that year,” said Battier, who scored nine points and had six rebounds in Saturday night's 104-92 loss to the Pistons. “I really wanted to come here. It would have been a dream come true.”

    Rodney White, who the Pistons ended up selecting ninth, now is out of the league.

    Could Battier still end up as a Piston?

    Battier let in on a secret: He wants to finish his career where he felt it should have started.

    “I would love to finish my career here,” he said. “That’s my dream now, even though I’m happy the way things have gone so far.”

    Battier spent the summer playing for Team USA in Japan, but he also found time to settle some roots back home.

    He and his wife, Heidi, bought a condo in metro Detroit, and he plans to move back here full-time once his playing days are over.

    “I finally wised up and got a place here this summer,” he said. “But I want to walk away before the game kicks me out.”

    On a separate note, Battier said he felt the loss of Michigan legendary football coach Bo Schembechler, who died Friday at the age of 77. Battier’s wife’s grandfather was Bob Ufer, the late legendary Michigan announcer.

    “So we are a Michigan family through and through,” Battier said. “We are saddened by the news and he was a big part of the tradition of Michigan football and he touched and affected the lives of so many people in such a positive way.”
     
    #1 AggieDentist, Nov 19, 2006
  2. SamFisher

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    OK, Battier for Billups - make it happen.
     
    #2 SamFisher, Nov 19, 2006
  3. Zboy

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    I have absolutely no problem with trading his intangibles for Mr. Billups and his tangibles.

    Rasheed Wallace would not be bad either.

    Knowing JVG though, he is probably salivating at Lindsey hunter.
     
    #3 Zboy, Nov 19, 2006
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    Traitor!

    This only means he thew the game for us, wanted the Pistons to win so we lost!
     
    #4 Omer, Nov 19, 2006
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    So before McGrady retires, Before Yao's on the downside of 30 and before Battier opts out to test the Detroit waters, Rockets NEED to work toward getting the rings NOW....(as though they're not doing it already). Battier is part of the win-now philosophy instead of being a future piece anyways. Just as long as he helps us get the championship hardware while he's here.
     
    #5 Shroopy2, Nov 19, 2006
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    Billups, Sheed, Tayshaun or Rip. I'd take any of these guys for Battier.
     
    #6 tiger0330, Nov 19, 2006
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    Battier, T-Mac, Yao, and Van Gundy

    for

    Billups, Sheed, Tayshaun, Rip, and Bill Laimbeer.
     
    #7 kryten128, Nov 19, 2006
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    Battier, Rafer, and Juwan for Chauncy, Rip, and Sheed.

    Make it happen!
     
    #8 bejezuz, Nov 19, 2006
  9. fuzzy88

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    Not to continue blaming JVG, but do you think JVG's style are making it NOT fun for players? Do you notice that almost all players that used to be flamboyant, upbeat, and full of potential, but once coming to JVG's, became droopy, old, and tired very quickly?

    Just a thought.
     
    #9 fuzzy88, Nov 19, 2006
  10. Zboy

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    If JVG were to kiss a princess, she would turn into a frog!
     
    #10 Zboy, Nov 19, 2006
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    Oh god. That would be one of the all time great teams ever.
     
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    Not when the team leader (read: JVG) can't motivate the team. :p
     
    #12 fuzzy88, Nov 19, 2006
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    Why would anyone buy a condo in downtown Detroit?
     
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    To collect insurance money.
     
    #14 Zboy, Nov 19, 2006
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    Straight up for any of the Piston starters. Dreams can come true!
     
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    He's a fan favorite. You'll love his loyalty.

    I'd love a legit 3rd option.
     
    #16 MadMax, Nov 19, 2006
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    I wouldn't mind Tayshaun (and not only because he's a former UK player and my second favorite player behind Chuck) ... he does "the intangibles" that Shane does and can score more points.

    Not that its likely to happen but I hope Shane does get to play where he wants. I am sure most people would want to play for the team they grew up watching.
     
    #17 Hayesfan, Nov 19, 2006
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    Yea...Battier for Nazr!!!
     
    #18 sammy, Nov 19, 2006
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    It is possible that SB feels tired physically and mentally and started to be a little bit sick of JVG...
     
    #19 qiz264, Nov 19, 2006
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    In a heartbeat. It's amazing how any of the four would fill a huge void on our team.
     
    #20 aamir, Nov 19, 2006
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