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A dedicated thread to Shane Battier's trademark smile

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Lady_Di, Feb 24, 2008.

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  1. Lady_Di

    Lady_Di Member

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    Just wanted to share my encounter with Battier with everyone...

    Last night around 12:30am, I went to Ibizza, a restaurant/bar in midtown, with a bunch of people. My boyfriend tells me to turn around and look. I turned. It was kind of dark but I recognized him sitting down in an area, having a beer. I thought to myself that I wasn't going to pass up the chance to meet him. He didn't seem like one of those NBA players that are a**holes. What was the least thing he could have done? Ignore me? I could take that. Anyway, my boyfriend and I went up to him. I really didn't know what to say to him because I was so nervous. I just said hello and stuck my hand out. He reached out and shook my hand and gave me one of his trademark smiles. I just gave him a thumbs up to say the Rockets are doing very well. We left him alone. Later, I recognized the guys who were with them. I wasn't even paying attention to them in the beginning. They were Kirk Hinrich, Drew Gooden and Chris Duhon. Out of all nights, I forgot to bring my camera!! :mad: :mad:

    He certainly earned my respect as a human being. Very nice.

    What a weekend for me as a Rockets fan! First, the blow out game vs Hornets and the Battier encounter!!

    Plus, he is handsome in person!!!!! :D :D
     
    #1 Lady_Di, Feb 24, 2008
  2. ind0fo0

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    very interesting. who whoulda thunk that players had dinner and drinks with opponents night b4 the game?
     
    #2 ind0fo0, Feb 24, 2008
  3. Carl Herrera

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    At least you didn't say something offensive about the Bulls before you recognized them.. like "Be careful tomorrow, I know those Bulls are a bunch of horrible no-talent hacks but it can be a trap game."
     
    #3 Carl Herrera, Feb 24, 2008
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    Duhon's a Dukie, and he probably just brought the others along.
     
    #4 durvasa, Feb 24, 2008
  5. Mr. Clutch

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    All went to Duke or Kansas.
     
    #5 Mr. Clutch, Feb 24, 2008
  6. finalsbound

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    If Joakim Noah had been there, you could've slapped him for being even more ratlike than Pau Gasol.
     
    #6 finalsbound, Feb 24, 2008
  7. CharlieMurphy

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    You must've been really nervous if Drew Gooden's beard didn't give him away haha.
     
    #7 CharlieMurphy, Feb 24, 2008
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    She could have confused him for an Islamic fundamentalist
     
    #8 macfan, Feb 24, 2008
  9. Lady_Di

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    LOL, his back was facing me so I didn't know. In fact, he was the one that tipped me off when he turned around. That's when I was like "ohh ain't that Drew Gooden?" then I looked closer to other Bulls players.
     
    #9 Lady_Di, Feb 24, 2008
  10. RocketsMVP

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    Shane Battier definitely seems like a nice and approachable person. I actually lived in Memphis for a short while when he was with the Grizz. Lot of my friends would run into him around town, and he was always receptive to the fans. On a side note, I met Gasol a few times at the clubs over there too, and he was pretty cool also. Maybe its a Grizz thing.
     
    #10 RocketsMVP, Feb 24, 2008
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    I remember somebody has a sig says:

    MY GF HAS A SERIOUS CRUSH ON SHANE BATTIER!

    Was that you? ;)
     
    #11 thedopefiend, Feb 24, 2008
  12. Carl Herrera

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    Can't develop huge egos when nobody give a rat's ass about the Grizz, right?
     
    #12 Carl Herrera, Feb 24, 2008
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    lmao :D
     
    #13 bluerap04, Feb 24, 2008
  14. ind0fo0

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    oh, i see ;)
     
    #14 ind0fo0, Feb 24, 2008
  15. finalsbound

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    Even moreso when you actually LOOK like a rat...

    [​IMG]

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    #15 finalsbound, Feb 24, 2008
  16. Juggernaut

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    yea battiers dreamy.
     
    #16 Juggernaut, Feb 24, 2008
  17. Mr. Clutch

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    You should have yelled:

    WHO'S YOUR DADDY BATTIER!

    If I'm drunk and I see Battier, I'm doing it.
     
    #17 Mr. Clutch, Feb 24, 2008
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    DREAMY..... :p
    [​IMG]
     
    #18 francisfan4l1f3, Feb 24, 2008
  19. weslinder

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    Difference between Lady_Di and me:

    Shane Battier's smile turns Lady_Di on.

    Shane Battier locking down Peja turns me on.
     
    #19 weslinder, Feb 24, 2008
  20. Mr. Clutch

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    And here I thought you were gay this whole time.
     
    #20 Mr. Clutch, Feb 24, 2008
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