Shane Battier remembers his Miami Heat championship runs, battles against Kobe, Duke years & more

We’re back this week with 2x NBA champion and Duke legend, Shane Battier! The trio gets into Battier’s high school career at Detroit Country Day, his stint as a ball boy for the Pistons, and his illustrious career at Duke. They break down Shane’s unique approach to defense, his back-to back-championships with Miami, and the “game within the game” that he relished playing with Kobe. Tune in!
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00:00 : Intro
00:58 : Who Bust Yo' Ass?
03:47 : Growing up in Birmingham, Michigan
12:41 : Duke
36:43 : 2001 NBA Draft
38:34 : Memphis Grizzlies
43:07 : Houston Rockets
56:55 : Back to Memphis
59:59 : Miami Heat
1:15:56 : Duke alumni
1:18:29 : Winning on every level
1:19:42 : Taking pride in his defense
1:22:40 : Signing with Oakley
1:24:20 : Shane's Starting Five
1:25:20 : Start, Bench, Trade
1:27:56 : Battier Take Charge Foundation
1:29:02 : Shane's First Big Purchase
1:30:57 : Outro

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  • @knuckleheadspodcastTPT
    @knuckleheadspodcastTPT7 ай бұрын

    00:00 : Intro 00:58 : Who Bust Yo' Ass? 03:47 : Growing up in Birmingham, Michigan 12:41 : Duke 36:43 : 2001 NBA Draft 38:34 : Memphis Grizzlies 43:07 : Houston Rockets 56:55 : Back to Memphis 59:59 : Miami Heat 1:15:56 : Duke alumni 1:18:29 : Winning on every level 1:19:42 : Taking pride in his defense 1:22:40 : Signing with Oakley 1:24:20 : Shane's Starting Five 1:25:20 : Start, Bench, Trade 1:27:56 : Battier Take Charge Foundation 1:29:02 : Shane's First Big Purchase 1:30:57 : Outro

  • @TravisAndrews-lb1kk

    @TravisAndrews-lb1kk

    7 ай бұрын

    Mcaa championship of 2001 University of Duke

  • @august6281

    @august6281

    7 ай бұрын

    _"QRich"_

  • @fjmcdonald

    @fjmcdonald

    7 ай бұрын

    T g g 😅😅😅😅😅. Be t

  • @fredricktowns1080

    @fredricktowns1080

    7 ай бұрын

    😮

  • @creek3205

    @creek3205

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this interview 🙏. America children (black) should be looking up to men like Shane.

  • @thegodinhere
    @thegodinhere7 ай бұрын

    Smh..1 interview just eliminated all the hate i had for dude..smh..thats like 20+ yrs of good genuine hate..all down the drain😞..i smiled the entire interview 😢

  • @vongSTAA

    @vongSTAA

    6 ай бұрын

    Why the hate? Laker fan? 😅

  • @thegodinhere

    @thegodinhere

    6 ай бұрын

    @@vongSTAA nah..anti Duke fan

  • @MoralesCorner
    @MoralesCorner7 ай бұрын

    Shane Battier is that type of player any winning team need. The quiet, professional type that has zero ego and brings a lot of effort, smarts and intangibles to complete any championship squad. Glad he gets some recognition for a change. Salute to Shane B!

  • @iTuber012
    @iTuber0127 ай бұрын

    Grant Hill, Shane, etc... Much respect to dudes like this. This is who our children should be emulating

  • @DreChilly

    @DreChilly

    7 ай бұрын

    Real talk I love Shane's story being from Michigan as well the city he is from is a very middle to upperclass area made up of Black professionals definitely very inspirational

  • @creek3205

    @creek3205

    6 ай бұрын

    Hell yeah, well said ✌️.

  • @Essays4College

    @Essays4College

    6 ай бұрын

    Not your typical drug-smoking, education-hating NBA guys.

  • @250miles2
    @250miles27 ай бұрын

    I gotta' admit - this is the 1st time I've watched a full episode in its entirety. Shane Battier has always intriguied me and I found myself curious to see what he was like. Very humble guy! And, great job from Q' and Miles on interviewing him!

  • @MoralesCorner

    @MoralesCorner

    7 ай бұрын

    I get what you're saying. He seems completely different than most players in the league. With his style of playing and the way he carries himself inside and outside the court he always represented the image of a true professional basketball player.

  • @lovokicks3052

    @lovokicks3052

    6 ай бұрын

    Same here!

  • @ManpreetSingh-fs8ws
    @ManpreetSingh-fs8ws7 ай бұрын

    Best Hoops podcast and its not even close. For all the basketball junkies out there. No drama no life shit just basketball i love it. And another banger bye the Knuckleheads family 🔥🔥🙏🏾💯

  • @threeteeflee

    @threeteeflee

    7 ай бұрын

    The fact that they leave drama out (even on-court drama that is basketball related) sets them miles apart from any other sports podcast.

  • @matthiasheise8684

    @matthiasheise8684

    7 ай бұрын

    and no woke bs like all the smoke

  • @dolotrees9811

    @dolotrees9811

    7 ай бұрын

    Nope Gill's Arena got that right now

  • @mayor1631

    @mayor1631

    7 ай бұрын

    #facts

  • @Dipset415

    @Dipset415

    7 ай бұрын

    @@dolotrees9811yup💯😭

  • @jasbb2
    @jasbb27 ай бұрын

    Shane Battier has a voice that makes me think he can get me a really good deal on a new car 😂

  • @nodrama490

    @nodrama490

    7 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @DaRealNaga

    @DaRealNaga

    7 ай бұрын

    On god

  • @uncledrew1224

    @uncledrew1224

    27 күн бұрын

    He def look like a finessing used car salesman

  • @jumanjidraws
    @jumanjidraws7 ай бұрын

    Q-Rich trying to dap Shane up and Shane just holding his hand every time has me weak 😂

  • @BennyBluprint

    @BennyBluprint

    7 ай бұрын

    I noticed every time and it hurt every time

  • @BadgerWolf-19

    @BadgerWolf-19

    7 ай бұрын

    Shane one of us tho.

  • @MoralesCorner

    @MoralesCorner

    7 ай бұрын

    That's something you would expect from a man like Shane lol it's all about being professional even when shaking hands 😂

  • @creek3205

    @creek3205

    6 ай бұрын

    You shouldn't be bothered by that.

  • @creek3205

    @creek3205

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@bennybluprint2330 You shouldn't be bothered by that. You're probably one of those, one of the many who see him not being black enough.

  • @KobeNJordans
    @KobeNJordans7 ай бұрын

    Shane is that one lucky player that has nothing to lose on the team yet his role ultimately makes the team 10x bettter

  • @tkinsey3
    @tkinsey37 ай бұрын

    I remember Coach K saying he thought Shane would be President someday after his playing career was over. I’d vote for him! Great episode.

  • @jla3562

    @jla3562

    7 ай бұрын

    Dude gives me Obama vibes

  • @1234VVA

    @1234VVA

    7 ай бұрын

    Id need to hear his thoughts on foreign policy, regulation, etc… Lol. He is a smooth talker though. But I vote based on policy..

  • @TV1stTime

    @TV1stTime

    7 ай бұрын

    YEA that’s krazy cause I was thinking something similar I was saying damn HE Knows the right answer to everything all answers have a positive outcome with learning experiences very very political plus dis Nicah never grew facial hair LOL

  • @tkinsey3

    @tkinsey3

    7 ай бұрын

    Oh 1,000%! K's comment was obviously based not just on his personality but his intelligence, leadership, etc. But also that quote was made when Shane was like 22 years old. Lol. I def need more info now. @@1234VVA

  • @Dt140364
    @Dt1403647 ай бұрын

    Hated him growing up but gotta respect him now ✊🏾

  • @fdderek
    @fdderek7 ай бұрын

    incredible interview start to finish. Battier talking about any subject has been proven gold

  • @kobralockhart3908
    @kobralockhart39087 ай бұрын

    Shane’s a whole nut, SHE’LL be back lmao!!! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @ddb4209
    @ddb42097 ай бұрын

    Class act. Just watched his Game 7 in the 2013 NBA Finals: 6-8 from 3pt.

  • @Lorrddyyy
    @Lorrddyyy6 ай бұрын

    One of the few men I have ever seen in my high school days that could guard Kobe Bryant that was a great interview!

  • @Anthony-yv4fg
    @Anthony-yv4fg7 ай бұрын

    I remember that 27 game winning streak.. crazy streak.. they almost caught up to the lakers streak.. and then the Chicago bulls ended that streak that year and that was a good game 🔥🔥

  • @rashidmohamed3516
    @rashidmohamed35167 ай бұрын

    One of the best 3&D players who played their role to perfection. Night in night out guarded the other teams best no hesi. Gave you a 15 piece wing combo too😂

  • @ChrisBasdeo
    @ChrisBasdeo7 ай бұрын

    Shane Battier is ridiculously smart, heard he was one of the first guys who started studying analytics. He wasn't a flashy crazy athletic player but his basketball iq helped him star in his role

  • @allconditions2259
    @allconditions22597 ай бұрын

    Coach K cooking Shane in film session is killing me 😂😂😂

  • @El_Chuncho
    @El_Chuncho7 ай бұрын

    One of the best defenders ever. 🔥

  • @TravisAndrews-lb1kk

    @TravisAndrews-lb1kk

    7 ай бұрын

    He was definitely a best defender

  • @Hasani751

    @Hasani751

    7 ай бұрын

    Facts!

  • @chrisisslick

    @chrisisslick

    7 ай бұрын

    Definition of a 3 and d guy. Pause.

  • @SW33T_Dr34M

    @SW33T_Dr34M

    7 ай бұрын

    Exaggerating like a mf

  • @dasupremegentlelad4321

    @dasupremegentlelad4321

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@SW33T_Dr34Mit isn't an exaggeration.

  • @dubs9703
    @dubs97037 ай бұрын

    I’m not gonna recommend any guests bcs u guys just top it every time. Love this pod

  • @CeeYa1989
    @CeeYa19896 ай бұрын

    “Duke Boy”. I get it! 😂. Appreciate the mentality as I got older even more. Duke fan here!

  • @ChiefOttoSo
    @ChiefOttoSo7 ай бұрын

    I’m a simple man I see Kobe and I click!

  • @ktbeatty

    @ktbeatty

    7 ай бұрын

    Love this comment! Same!

  • @michaelnjowo8701
    @michaelnjowo87017 ай бұрын

    Rockets fan here. Loved Shane in Houston by far our best defender! Definitely a slept on Rockets legend 🤘🏾

  • @NSmith-hh1ys

    @NSmith-hh1ys

    7 ай бұрын

    Ron Artest enters the chat....

  • @nukeboy4939

    @nukeboy4939

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes sir, Shane had brought that defense every game.✊️

  • @askebaby850
    @askebaby8507 ай бұрын

    I love the way Darius Miles asks questions. He looks like he’s hiding a smile, every time 😂

  • @BIG_EXEC
    @BIG_EXEC7 ай бұрын

    We need a role player hall of fame 🏆

  • @bigpoppa3999
    @bigpoppa39997 ай бұрын

    This dude was the ultimate role player. Elite defender and solid shooter. You can always count on him. Every championship team has dudes like this.

  • @TheRealTruth533
    @TheRealTruth5337 ай бұрын

    The NBA needs more Shane Battier. Intelligent, well spoken, humble, clean cut and professional. Class act.

  • @DaveB718

    @DaveB718

    7 ай бұрын

    That era is over unfortunately

  • @duket1449
    @duket1449Ай бұрын

    Never thought I would sit through a Shane Battier podcast but I enjoyed every minute. Props to the guys for keeping the interview not like an interview but just a casual chat.

  • @CassiusMack
    @CassiusMack7 ай бұрын

    My favorite Duke player. He and Trajan Langdon made me love Duke basketball.

  • @brandonstephenssr.2572

    @brandonstephenssr.2572

    7 ай бұрын

    Same here .. the Alaskan Assassin 🔥

  • @cjtzadokrams4024
    @cjtzadokrams40247 ай бұрын

    Shane was nice in college. He played in a lot of big games made great timely shots. He definitely went hard & this ep is Classic!!!! Salute💯💯💯🏀

  • @glorifiedrhymes8338
    @glorifiedrhymes83387 ай бұрын

    I have always liked Shane , and I have always respected him. This interview just Brought me to another level!

  • @DGF2
    @DGF27 ай бұрын

    1:21:45 - man... this choked me up a little bit. Starting from maybe 5 years old ...seeing you're different and finding your life's purpose..damn

  • @KingElusive
    @KingElusive7 ай бұрын

    2013 finals game 7… man Shane was major 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @BobLoblowLawFirm
    @BobLoblowLawFirm7 ай бұрын

    Battier is the reason I became a Duke fan.

  • @BadgerWolf-19
    @BadgerWolf-197 ай бұрын

    Shane pops mr Battier gave me my first internship when i was at wayne state university studying civil engineering transportation. A real model of a black man.

  • @2KGrind09
    @2KGrind097 ай бұрын

    Batty Batty Batty! Enjoyed him so much in Htown. His battles with kobe were legendary. He deserved that 💍

  • @neverbelieveing5284
    @neverbelieveing52847 ай бұрын

    Shane could for real start a business teaching these young guys in the league how to conduct themselves. He's a super professional, no ego, does the dirty work and does not complain. Basically the opposite to a lot of current low iq players who value only highlights.

  • @drejackson4882
    @drejackson48827 ай бұрын

    I'm a tar heel fan but got mad respect for this dude

  • @rawc44

    @rawc44

    7 ай бұрын

    We gotta 💯

  • @chancemack
    @chancemack7 ай бұрын

    Never thought I’d be watching a Shane Battier podcast. Lmao.

  • @Vichinsky-ox8px

    @Vichinsky-ox8px

    7 ай бұрын

    Same and the fact it's interesting.

  • @lavellsmith8613
    @lavellsmith86137 ай бұрын

    I didn't see this coming 💯💯🔥🔥🔥

  • @NSmith-hh1ys
    @NSmith-hh1ys7 ай бұрын

    Shane Battier is a Real One...

  • @lashadow8
    @lashadow87 ай бұрын

    Props for Shane to give Q Rich his flowers. Q Rich had game & swag. #Knuckleheads

  • @danielecattabriga2168
    @danielecattabriga21687 ай бұрын

    Got to meet Shane battier as a kid at a UMiami basketball camp… such a cool dude

  • @MiguelMartinez-zh9qo
    @MiguelMartinez-zh9qo4 ай бұрын

    He’s remembered highly in Houston! Total class act and great defender and shooter ! 🤘🏽 🚀

  • @yoe91
    @yoe917 ай бұрын

    49:25 I like Darius Miles' reaction there. He's no longer talking because he totally understands organically what that's like.

  • @poyerpoia7315

    @poyerpoia7315

    7 ай бұрын

    Facts

  • @Pokeacet

    @Pokeacet

    7 ай бұрын

    For a brief moment he was back in that game scenario in his mind and it felt real

  • @toddferguson7626
    @toddferguson76267 ай бұрын

    One of my favorite players growing up. Literally always a hand in a face defensive minded player and fun to watch.

  • @TravisAndrews-lb1kk

    @TravisAndrews-lb1kk

    7 ай бұрын

    He was my favorite player too

  • @Itscashis

    @Itscashis

    7 ай бұрын

    Lmaooo shane battier favorite your player???yall definitely didn’t watch basketball

  • @thehumblememphian8499

    @thehumblememphian8499

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Itscashisi hate ppl like you cuz not everybody Favorite player gotta be superstars

  • @H0VA
    @H0VA7 ай бұрын

    Shane has always been first class professional. Just a clinic on how to conduct yourself in public.

  • @veerandy831
    @veerandy8315 ай бұрын

    This guy doesnt get enough credit. I will admit until he came to Miami i under valued him. Truly a all around guy who embidies professional hardwork and dedication

  • @btcpac-pr7bu
    @btcpac-pr7bu4 ай бұрын

    since we didnt have social media back then its so nice to get to know all of these players we grew up watching keep grinding yall

  • @Abyfresh523gmail
    @Abyfresh523gmail7 ай бұрын

    I thought he was gonna be soooo good, especially after his rookie year- Btw, I was a grizzlies fan back then bc of J-Will. Shane was pretty good-

  • @treystyles3760
    @treystyles37607 ай бұрын

    Great interview. Underrated baller fo sho! Just like I thought he'd be.... Just as cool as corny but genuine and a hard worker. Salute

  • @jand1144
    @jand11447 ай бұрын

    God What a story ive gained so much respect and admiration for you shane bro man_ what a champ at life and on the court the nba needs more humble dudes like you man_👏🏾💯🔥🏀

  • @albrown1260
    @albrown12607 ай бұрын

    One on the all time Duke greats! great interview.

  • @ashotonehlobyjacksilverste4416
    @ashotonehlobyjacksilverste44167 ай бұрын

    Only Shane Battier would, in 2023, describe Duke-UNC as the Hatfields and the McCoys :)

  • @MaxMilly_85
    @MaxMilly_857 ай бұрын

    props to Shane. he's a stand up man for real

  • @francismuiruri9064
    @francismuiruri90647 ай бұрын

    Rarely watch videos over 1hr long but this i watched. Nice

  • @matthunt7317
    @matthunt73177 ай бұрын

    This my childhood best interview of the year

  • @tigerstallion

    @tigerstallion

    7 ай бұрын

    right? Shane Battier was an era

  • @Kingbossdon
    @Kingbossdon7 ай бұрын

    Before he changed his game his early days in Memphis his was a bucket 🪣 him Jason Williams Pau Gasol one of my favorite teams to watch

  • @moochie734
    @moochie7347 ай бұрын

    1 of those interviews I never knew I needed!! I remember when Shane came to talk to the hoopers at Wayne Memorial in either 97 or 96 when we were headed to states!! Cool dude!!!

  • @karlgeraldbastien5023

    @karlgeraldbastien5023

    7 ай бұрын

    That’s a dope story!

  • @jarvaroushill2714
    @jarvaroushill27147 ай бұрын

    Y’all got to get Corey Maggette on here💯💯

  • @JohanLWill7_

    @JohanLWill7_

    7 ай бұрын

    He was the first episode

  • @therealurbansol
    @therealurbansol7 ай бұрын

    GREAT Interview!!! Shout out to Shane!!!

  • @armandhelaire5215
    @armandhelaire52157 ай бұрын

    Knuckle Heads is the best NBA/basketball podcast PERIOD!!!! Hands down!

  • @arma1096
    @arma10966 ай бұрын

    Another great episode. Yall just keep raising the bar! Love it!!

  • @oldnbaschool
    @oldnbaschool7 ай бұрын

    Shane Battier looks like president, colonel, chemist, teacher, and yo friend. He just got that aura!

  • @lowkeymd
    @lowkeymd7 ай бұрын

    GOAT role player 🙌🏽

  • @atk8959
    @atk89597 ай бұрын

    3 humble dudes. So likable.

  • @DZA3051
    @DZA30517 ай бұрын

    Knuckleheads podcast is becoming my favorite. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 No BS, just B-ball talk. Love it.

  • @quannybeats
    @quannybeats7 ай бұрын

    Great interview guys !

  • @ConnorJudsonGarrett
    @ConnorJudsonGarrett7 ай бұрын

    First-time listener here: You guys ask great questions and listen well. Great timing, great flow. Very impressive!

  • @dreamsellers5131
    @dreamsellers51317 ай бұрын

    Great interview ! Started it on my way to work and messed around and had to finish it !

  • @UncleJE
    @UncleJE7 ай бұрын

    Great interview. Respect Shane.

  • @michaelrice9163
    @michaelrice91637 ай бұрын

    I'm definitely a UNC guy; but I've always had a respect for Shane as a player. I always knew he would be a solid pro. 💯

  • @MrBmick79

    @MrBmick79

    7 ай бұрын

    He, Grant Hill, Elton Brand, and Corey Magette are the only cats who made it tough to hate Duke. Coach K was getting some game changing recruits back in the 90's.

  • @DJGrazba
    @DJGrazba7 ай бұрын

    shane battier used to give me hell on NBA 2k9 with the rockets

  • @norriswarner616
    @norriswarner6167 ай бұрын

    Grant Hill and Shane B. are my Faaaaavorite people in the NBA.

  • @leronnspaternalpresencepod5247
    @leronnspaternalpresencepod52477 ай бұрын

    Good to hear his story. We all know Shane was straight laced but didn't know he was a funny dude!

  • @Pettybridgewater
    @Pettybridgewater5 ай бұрын

    Great interview!

  • @tiararice5833
    @tiararice58337 ай бұрын

    Definition of Heat culture

  • @kdkdQ
    @kdkdQ7 ай бұрын

    Great episode!!!

  • @Rockindaxmike
    @Rockindaxmike7 ай бұрын

    Best leader to ever come out of Duke. You just knew every team he's on its gonna be good to great

  • @mayor1631
    @mayor16317 ай бұрын

    Ya fellas great interview!!!

  • @Kardiacarrest
    @Kardiacarrest7 ай бұрын

    This is my favorite basketball podcast!!!!!!!!

  • @rjsmooth23
    @rjsmooth237 ай бұрын

    Great interview guys keep up the great work Stl in the house

  • @garygordon3835
    @garygordon38357 ай бұрын

    Hard guy not to like💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @dustycrib
    @dustycrib6 ай бұрын

    Great episode guys 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @xrphillytwinz2020
    @xrphillytwinz20207 ай бұрын

    GREAT INTERVIEW!!!!!!!!!

  • @Miggyfiggy
    @Miggyfiggy7 ай бұрын

    Been waiting to hear some stories from battier he’s a winner

  • @premiumdude

    @premiumdude

    7 ай бұрын

    Dude's list of accolades on Wikipedia almost needs its own page 😮

  • @2.58siddetindesarklar8
    @2.58siddetindesarklar87 ай бұрын

    Yao ming-luis scola-battier fantastic trio

  • @Mr.Hook76
    @Mr.Hook767 ай бұрын

    Great interview

  • @mastermindmartialarts
    @mastermindmartialarts7 ай бұрын

    What a great podcast. This was a great listen.

  • @WillWigg
    @WillWigg7 ай бұрын

    SB a real throwback legend of the 2000s 💪

  • @JohanLWill7_
    @JohanLWill7_7 ай бұрын

    Great interview.

  • @zackwhite639
    @zackwhite6397 ай бұрын

    I remember my teacher talking about his games back whenever I was was in middle school and he was in college

  • @CameronWilliams-gy8bw
    @CameronWilliams-gy8bw7 ай бұрын

    You gotta love Shane Battier 🫡💙🦾🤙🏾☝🏾

  • @EF_HUTTON
    @EF_HUTTON7 ай бұрын

    Facts I use to say Shane is an all star without the high numbers but he impact the game like an allstar got superstar jordan calls and was the ultimate star in his role

  • @Jeffsthename
    @Jeffsthename5 ай бұрын

    Great defender and 3 point shooter.

  • @davidlax5067
    @davidlax50677 ай бұрын

    Shane one of the real gents of the game

  • @jaydee4856
    @jaydee48567 ай бұрын

    Great show

  • @wisedyer2133
    @wisedyer21337 ай бұрын

    Duke legend

  • @andreknox1424
    @andreknox14247 ай бұрын

    He seems like a genuinely good dude.

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