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One-on-One With Shane Battier
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Shane Battier about how he approaches guarding Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and about Battier's interest in chess.
Kobe vs. Battier - Can Shane do it again?
Kobe vs. Battier - Can Shane do it again?
blacksportsonline.com — On March 16, 2008 last year, the surging Lakers came into Houston with anticipation to break the... Rockets amazing winning streak which had reached 21. Not wanting to be a part of their historic run, Kobe and the Lake Show were hoping to cool down the Rockets. This article isn't about the ... (more) Kobe vs. Battier - Can Shane do it again?
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Shane Battier Talks About Kobe, LeBron--and Chess
20 Second Timeout — ... 6-1 and claimed the best record in the NBA with Bryant averaging 30.6 ppg, 6.1 apg and 4.9 rpg while shooting .500 from the field, .483 from three point range and .847 from the free throw line; in other words, he is playing better than he did when he won the MVP last year. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Battier about how he approaches guarding Bryant and LeBron James and about Battier's interest in chess. You can read the interview at ProBasketballNews.com: One-on-One with Shane Battier

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