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Shane Battier Interview - Rockets.com

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:51 pm
by Optimism Prime
Defensive ace, team leader, karaoke star – Shane Battier is a man of many talents. Yet whether he’s learning how to lock his man down or rocking the microphone, one thing remains constant: his mind never stops contemplating ways to make the NBA even bigger and better than it already is.

For that reason – and, let’s face it, quite a few others – many have pegged Battier as a future candidate for NBA commissioner. But the Rockets forward says he’s not interested in David Stern’s position; he’d much rather serve as a one-man think tank, brainstorming ideas and creative solutions in order to generate more excitement and foster growth among the league’s global fan base.

So with that in mind, Rockets.com’s Jason Friedman sat down with Shane to pick his brain and discuss some of the ideas he’d love to see implemented. What follows is a transcript of their conversation.


http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/the_thi ... 04_13.html

Commissioner Battier? :o I'd be alright with that--the guy is brilliant, well-spoken, and has ideas. Must-read interview.

Re: Shane Battier Interview - Rockets.com

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 4:29 pm
by YaoZaii
we may get more calls in future.

Re: Shane Battier Interview - Rockets.com

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:22 pm
by Rendezvous
YaoZaii wrote:we may get more calls in future.


Oh Yeah

Re: Shane Battier Interview - Rockets.com

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:09 pm
by Aaron Brooks
Yao Ming Jr will get superstar treatment

Re: Shane Battier Interview - Rockets.com

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:48 pm
by G-Heel
He have some great ideas, but I doubt NBA owners will let those things happen, too radical.

Re: Shane Battier Interview - Rockets.com

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:18 pm
by spolgar
I think shortening the season bodes well for the players, even for less money, but for owners who own the stadiums outright instead of leasing them on a per night basis, less games means that the cost of paying a mortgage on an empty building (i.e. out of pocket) might be too much.

His all star weekend idea is really fantastic.