The Value of Shane Battier

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  1. rocketeer

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    yao and tmac combine to play 25 more games the next year and you attribute the rockets better season entirely to shane battier's presence.

    i guess you can call that dead on perfect if you want.
     
  2. SodaPopinski

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    Somewhat OT: Article on Shane Battier / moneyball approach

    This is actually a pretty fascinating piece. From Sunday's New York Times Magazine.

    It's long, but worth the read if you've got the time.

    Here's a snippet:

    I think it's "somewhat OT" because I think this mirrors KP's approach to building a team.

    I also happen to think Battier would be a perfect fit here, but I can't see Houston parting with him.

    -Pop
     
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    Re: Somewhat OT: Article on Shane Battier / moneyball approach

    I read that thing a few days ago. It was one of the best articles I've read on hoops in months.

    My conclusion from that piece is that the complete opposite of Shane Battier is Travis Outlaw.
     
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    Re: Somewhat OT: Article on Shane Battier / moneyball approach

    Your a Duck fan, its expected. :devilwink: :cheers:
     

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