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Shane Battier Biography and Net Worth

Shane Battier
Shane Battier. Photo/Duke Basketball Report
  • He is an American former basketball player
  • He was drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 2001 NBA draft
  • He won two NBA championships with the Miami Heat for two consecutive years

Shane Battier is an American former basketball player and his net worth in 2023 is an impressive amount of $25 million from his successful NBA career.

Battier started playing basketball at school where he was a four-year varsity basketball player and when he joined Duke University, he went on he become a consensus All-American.

He was then drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 2001 NBA draft and was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies and then to the Houston Rockets. 

The player then signed with the Miami Heat and won two NBA championships with them for two consecutive years.

Shane Battier Biography

Full name Shane Courtney Battier
Age 44 years old
Height 2.03 m
Place of birth Birmingham, Michigan, U.S
Date of birth September 9 1978
Nationality American
Occupation Basketball player
Source of wealth Basketball earnings
Marital status Married

Net Worth

Shane had a successful basketball career in the NBA and his net worth is estimated to be $25 million in 2023.

In his NBA career, Shane earned over $50 million every year in salary and made several investments that were able to grow his net worth.

In addition to his career earnings, Shane also had sponsorship deals with companies like Nike, State Farm and Coca-Cola which also generated income.

He is now retired and since his retirement, Battier has made several investments with both local and international companies.

Personal Life

Shane was born on September 9 1978 in Birmingham, Michigan to a black father, Ed Battier and a white mother, Sandee Battier. He has four siblings: Stephanie, Todd, Jeremy and Ashley.

Shane Battier

Shane Battier. Photo/The Dream Shake

Stephanie is their eldest and she is a lawyer by profession, Todd is a doctor, Jeremy is a businessman and Ashley is a teacher.

Battier attended Detroit Country School in Beverly Hills, Michigan and he played college basketball where he was an outstanding student in his senior year.

He then joined Duke University where he played college basketball for four years and graduated with a degree in religion.

At the University, the player was a two-time Academic All-American and Academic All-American of the year.

Battier is married to Heidi Ufer and together they have two children, a son and a daughter. He is the founder of the Battier Take Charge Foundation which provides resources for the development and education for the development and education of under-served youth.

The player retired from the NBA in 2014 and after his playing career, he worked as an analyst for ESPN. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Yext, a local search company and he also owns several businesses.

Career

Shane Battier is a retired American professional basketball player who played college basketball at Duke University where he was a two-time Academic All-American and Academic All-American of the year.

Shane was then drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 2001 NBA draft and was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies and then to the Houston Rockets. 

He played 13 seasons in the NBA for the Vancouver Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat.

After he was drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies, Battier played for them for four seasons before he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He played for the Memphis Grizzlies for three seasons before he was again traded to the Houston Rockets.

Shane Battier

Shane Battier. Photo/All U Can Heat

With the Houston Rockets, Battier played for four seasons before he signed with the Miami Heat and he won two NBA championships with them for two consecutive years.

The player retired from his profession in 2014 and worked as an analyst for ESPN. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Yext, a local search company. Here are some of his notable achievements in his career:

  • He won two NBA championships with the Miami Heat for two consecutive years
  • He was named the Academic All-American of the Year in 2001
  • He won the Wooden Award in 2001
  • He was the NCAA champion in 2001
  • He was named the NBA Teammate of the Year in 2014
  • He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team twice

Luxury Collection

Shane had a very successful career in the NBA and that is evident from his career earnings and net worth. However, we do not have details of the cars or assets he owns though we know there are several.

FAQs

How old is he?

44 years old

What is his net worth in 2023?

$25 million

What is his nationality?

American

Is he married?

Yes

Does he have children?

Yes

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