Before he retired as a two-time NBA champion as a member of the Miami Heat in 2014, Shane Battier was a fan favorite by many during his five-year tenure with the Houston Rockets. In fact, Battier was so beloved for the tremendous hustle and heart he showcased on a nightly basis, many often joked that he could run for president tomorrow and definitely carry Texas and North Carolina.
Fresh off of a national title as a member of the Duke Blue Devils, Battier began his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies, who selected the Naismith College Player of the Year winner with the sixth overall pick in the 2001 draft.