Two months ago Shane Battier said that would be retiring after this season, who said two months ago that he would be retiring after this NBA season barring an “act of God,” has agreed to a multi-year TV deal with ESPN to be a college basketball analyst next season, multiple people told The Big Lead.
It’s unclear yet how ESPN will use Battier. There are multiple positions such as a game analyst, in the studio, or on the set of College Gameday
Battier, who starred at Duke, is in his 13th season in the NBA. Thursday, his Miami Heat will attempt to win a third consecutive NBA Championship. Battier’s contract with the team is up in July.
Battier highlights include
2× NBA champion (2012–2013)
2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008–2009)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2002)
Battier including some other role players need to come up big for the Heat if they want to three-peat.
