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2011-12 Statistics

PPG
2.0
RPG
3.10
APG
0.5
EFF
+ 4.69
Born: Feb 11, 1976
Height: 6-11 / 2.11
Weight: 240 lbs. / 108.9 kg.
College: Texas Tech
Years Pro: 13

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Background

TRANSACTIONS: Selected by Denver in the first round (fifth overall) of the 1997 NBA Draft… Traded by Denver along with the draft rights to Tyronn Lue to the L.A. Lakers in exchange for Nick Van Exel (6/24/98)… Traded by the Lakers to Boston in exchange for Travis Knight (1/21/99)… Traded by Boston along with Kedrick Brown and Eric Williams to Cleveland in exchange for Ricky Davis, Chris Mihm, Michael Stewart and a second round pick (12/15/03)… Traded by Cleveland along with two future first round picks to Orlando in exchange for Drew Gooden, Steven Hunter and the draft rights to Anderson Varejao (7/23/04)… Traded by Orlando along with Rafer Alston and Courtney Lee to New Jersey in exchange for Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson on 6/25/09.


2009-10 NOTES/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
  • In 15 games for New Jersey, averaged 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per game while shooting 35.0% from the floor and 70.0% from the line.
  • Was originally the fifth overall pick by Denver in the 1997 NBA Draft… has played 12 seasons in the NBA but missed all of 2007-08 because of injury.
  • Was a member of Orlando’s Eastern Conference Championship team in 2008-09… started all 82 games for the Magic in 2005-06.
  • At one point, was teammates with LeBron James and Dwight Howard during both of their rookie seasons (2003-04 with James and Cleveland; 2004-05 with Howard and Orlando).
  • For his career, averaging nearly two offensive rebounds per game (1.8 orpg)… had a career-high 10 offensive boards at the L.A. Lakers on 1/14/98.
  • Has recorded 40 double-doubles for his career.

    PRO CAREER: Twelve NBA seasons… In 772 games with 418 starts, averaging 6.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.90 blocks in 22.0 minutes per game while shooting 49.0% from the floor, 14.3% from 3-point range and 69.0% from the line… Has 40 double-doubles for his career.


    PLAYOFFS: In 51 games with 30 starts, averaging 4.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.92 blocks in 17.0 minutes per game while shooting 49.5% from the floor and 55.3% from the line… 2002: Started all 16 games for Boston during its run to the Conference Finals, averaging 6.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.88 blocks in 27.5 minutes per game while shooting 48.8% from the floor and 61.9% from the line… 2003: Started all 10 games for Boston which advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals… Averaged 6.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.40 blocks in 21.3 minutes per game while shooting 56.4% from the floor and 50.0% from the line… 2007: Started all four games for Orlando in its first round series vs. Detroit, averaging 3.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 21.8 minutes per game while shooting 38.9% from the floor and 1-of-4 from the line… 2009: Appeared in 21 games for Orlando during its run to the NBA Finals, averaging 2.1 points and 1.0 rebounds in 6.1 minutes per game while shooting 46.7% from the floor and 3-of-5 from the line.


    2008-09: Eleventh NBA season (Orlando)… In 77 games with three starts, averaged 4.8 points and 3.6 rebounds in 15.6 minutes per game while shooting 48.9% from the floor, 22.2% from 3-point range and 65.9% from the line... As a starter, averaged 16.0 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2.0 apg and 1.00 spg in 33.7 mpg… Scored a season-high 21 points vs. Charlotte (4/15/09)… Tied a franchise record by shooting 9-of-9 from the floor at Philadelphia on 11/26/08.


    2007-08: Spent the entire season on the Inactive List due to a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder… Underwent successful surgery on 10/24/07.


    2006-07: Tenth NBA season (Orlando)… In 66 games (all starts), averaged 6.1 points and 5.2 rebounds in 23.9 minutes per game while shooting 48.9% from the floor and 67.5% from the line.


    2005-06: Ninth NBA season (Orlando)… Started all 82 games, averaging 7.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.84 blocks in 27.0 minutes per game while shooting 50.7% from the floor and 66.4% from the line… Had a season-high 5 blocks at Charlotte (1/20/06), all of which came in the third quarter.


    2004-05: Eighth NBA season (Orlando)… In 81 games with 32 starts, averaged 4.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.00 blocks in 23.4 minutes per game… As a starter, averaged 7.5 ppg, 7.7 rpg and 1.44 bpg in 31.5 mpg… Only game missed was due to a league suspension on 12/6/04 at Denver; was assessed a flagrant two foul for throwing an elbow vs. Memphis on 12/4/04.


    2003-04: Seventh NBA season (Boston and Cleveland)… In 73 combined games with seven starts, averaged 5.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.92 blocks in 20.2 minutes per game while shooting 44.3% from the floor, 22.2% from 3-point range and 74.2% from the line… In 23 games with six starts for Boston, averaged 5.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.87 blocks in 21.7 minutes per game… In 50 games with one start for Cleveland, averaged 5.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.94 blocks in 19.5 minutes per game… Was on the injured list from 2/3-2/11/04 with a bruised left knee; missed six games due to the injury.


    2002-03: Sixth NBA season (Boston)… In 67 games with 62 starts, averaged 7.3 points, a career-high tying 6.5 rebounds and 1.21 blocks in 25.1 minutes per game while shooting 53.9% from the floor and a career-best 74.6% from the line… Scored a career-high 24 points vs. Cleveland on 12/13/02… Grabbed 10+ boards nine times, including a career-high tying 15 vs. Washington (1/6/03).


    2001-02: Fifth NBA season (Boston)… In 74 games with 73 starts, averaged 6.9 points, a career-high tying 6.5 rebounds and 0.91 blocks in 24.6 minutes per game while shooting a career-best 54.1% from the floor and 67.7% from the line… Grabbed 10+ boards 11 times.


    2000-01: Fourth NBA season (Boston)… In 40 games with 25 starts, averaged 6.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and a career-high 1.50 blocks in 21.1 minutes per game while shooting 53.7% from the floor and 63.8% from the line.


    1999-00: Third NBA season (Boston)… Appeared in all 82 games with four starts, averaging 6.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.85 blocks in 18.4 minutes while shooting 47.7% from the floor and 67.5% from the line… recorded four double-doubles.


    1998-99: Second NBA season (Boston)… Appeared in all 50 games with 15 starts, averaging 6.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.42 blocks in 22.4 minutes per game while shooting 51.9% from the floor and 67.2% from the line.


    1997-98: Rookie NBA season (Denver)… Appeared in 65 games with 49 starts, averaging a career-high 8.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.06 blocks in 23.2 minutes per game while shooting 44.6% from the floor, 21.4% from 3-point range and 70.2% from the line… Had four double-doubles… Recorded a career-high 8 blocks vs. Boston (2/10/98).


    COLLEGE CAREER: Was an early entry candidate for the 1997 NBA Draft following his junior season at Texas Tech… Left as the school’s all-time leading shot blocker… As a junior, averaged 18.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.54 blocks and was named All-Big XII First Team and honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press.



  • Personal

    • His full name is Demetrius Antonio Battie
    • Brother, Derrick, played basketball at Temple
    • Also has one sister
    • Majored in communications at Texas Tech
    • Lists his favorite non-NBA team as the Dallas Cowboys
    • Lists his favorite movie as Batman
    • In the summer of 2009, participated in the Sportscaster U program at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications

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