What the Card Companies Are Saying:
"Inconspicuously one of the most valuable players in the NBA(...) efficient, fundamental game."
05-06 Topps Finest
"Battier overcomes modest athleticism with a sharp mind and a mastery of fundamentals."
02-03 Topps Finest
"Known
for his high basketball IQ and willingness to sacrifice his body on
defense, Battier is also an accomplished offensive threat."
04-05 Upper Deck
"Personal
stats are far from Shane's mind: he's entirely about team defense,
hustle plays, and every subtle thing that adds up to victories."
04-05 Luxury Box
"...plays with intelligence and hustle at any position he plays."
03-04 UD Glass
"Battier
is Memphis' 'Swiss Army Knife,' able to carry out most ant assignment
with a winning play. His modest statistics belie his enormous value."
05-06 Topps Total
"A
coach's dream... Brings leadership, intelligence, and heart to the
floor... Rarely turns it over... Tough on D with quick hands... Owns a
nice baseline J."
04-05 Bowman Chrome
"Because of his unselfishness, Shane probably has as much value to his team outside the scoring column as any player in the NBA.
04-05 Topps
"Battier is the kind of player that every coach apprecaites. Whatever his team needs him to do, he will accomplish without question in textbook style."
02-03 UD MVP
"Battier may not put up the biggest numbers or draw league-qide hype, but the second-year pro takes care of business every time he hits the court. He is a strong defender who always competes at a high level."
02-03 UD Inspirations