Congrats Shane!

[loran16]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3358966

Shane battier came in 3rd to Marcus Camby (By a mere 3 points) and Kevin Garnett in Defensive player of the Year standings.

This almost certainly guarantees him a first team NBA All Defensive team this year, an award he so greatly deserves.

CONGRATS!

[moonpie23]

congrats shane.... !!

[weezie]

Boy, would I love to see Shane back in the D in a Pistons uniform!

[blazindw]

Boy, would I love to see Shane back in the D in a Pistons uniform!

You took the words right out of my mouth, weezie!

[phaedrus]

Yeah, just what Detroit needs: a long perimeter player at small forward who is an elite defender and can also stretch defenses with his outside shooting.

[weezie]

Plus, Shane could easily fulfill his duties as mayor, then governor, then senator, right on up to president! A native son of the great state of Michigan!

[moonpie23]

Boy, would I love to see Shane back in the D in a Pistons uniform!

sorry weezie...but HEAVEN FORBID!!!!! haven't you watched star trek? you don't put MATTER and ANTI-MATTER (sheed) in close proximity...

you just don't...

[weezie]

moonie, are you unfamiliar with the atmosphere around Planet Deeeetroit Bas-Ket-Balllllllll? Photon shields up.

[moonpie23]

as long as the evil klingon SHEED is about, i would not want to see shane helping him OR the dreaded rip von hamilton with any further "w's"

here's hoping the 76'rs stay tough...

[Troublemaker]

Yeah, just what Detroit needs: a long perimeter player at small forward who is an elite defender and can also stretch defenses with his outside shooting.

I don't think anyone said it was realistic, just that they wanted to see it happen -- I'm assuming they're Detroit fans and Shane fans.

Good for Shane! This All-NBA type recognition has been a long time coming for him and his defensive prowess. I'm proud of him and I'm proud of the voters for finally recognizing.

[Edouble]

Was Kirk from Detroit? He was always such a brawler (and a lover).

[weezie]

Kirk who?

Gibson? Yes, he was a Michigeek.

And don't forget, we dance pretty well in the Mitten state, too.