Miami Heat players (L-R) Shane Battier, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James sit on the bench in the final minutes of their loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio, Texas, June 15, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili of Argentina (R) reacts as he walks past Miami Heat's Shane Battier during the second quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio, Texas, June 15, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Mason Plumlee (R) is congratulated by former Duke star and now Miami Heat player Shane Battier after Plumlee was selected by the Brooklyn Nets as the 21st overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, New York, June 27, 2013. REUTERS/Keith Bedford (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat player Shane Battier takes off a horse mask he put on during an interview which was part of a celebration of the Heat's 2013 NBA basketball championship at the American Airlines Arena in Miami June 24, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) goes past Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier (31) during Game 7 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami, Florida June 20, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Ehrmann/Pool (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Miami Heat's LeBron James (L) celebrates with Shane Battier before a news conference after their team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami, Florida June 20, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) dunks on Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier (31) during Game 7 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami, Florida June 20, 2013. REUTERS/Lynne Sladky/Pool (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Miami Heat's Shane Battier (31) reacts after hitting a three point basket over San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green during the fourth quarter in Game 7 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami, Florida June 20, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (L) tangles with Miami Heat's Shane Battier during the second quarter in Game 7 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami, Florida June 20, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) goes to the basket past Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier (31) and Chris Andersen (11) during Game 6 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami, Florida June 18, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh and San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter fall while going for the ball as the Heat's Shane Battier (bottom) falls as well during the second quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh and San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter fall while going for the ball as the Heat's Shane Battier (R) falls as well during the second quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio, Texas, June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (R) and Miami Heat's Shane Battier battle for the ball during the first half in Game 1 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami, Florida June 6, 2013. REUTERS/Lynne Sladky/Pool (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Miami Heat's Shane Battier (L) and Norris Cole (2nd R) scramble for the ball with Indiana Pacers' Sam Young (2nd L) and D.J. Augustin during Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference Final basketball playoff series in Indianapolis, Indiana June 1, 2013. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's Chris Andersen (R) discusses a foul with an official as teammate Shane Battier listens in during the second quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference final basketball playoff in Miami, Florida May 30, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Indiana Pacers' Paul George shoots over Miami Heat's Shane Battier during the second quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference final basketball playoff in Miami, Florida May 30, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Miami Heat's Shane Battier knocks the ball away from Indiana Pacers' Paul George during the first quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference final basketball playoff in Miami, Florida May 30, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Indiana Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough is blocked while going up for a basket by Miami Heat's Chris Andersen and Shane Battier (R) in the second half of Game 3 of their NBA Eastern Conference final basketball playoff series in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 26, 2013. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Indiana Pacers' D.J. Augustin (L) takes a fall in front of Miami Heat's Shane Battier (31) during Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference final basketball playoff in Miami, Florida May 22, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Indiana Pacers Tyler Hansbrough (L) drives on Miami Heat's Shane Battier during Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference final basketball playoff in Miami, Florida May 22, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Indiana Pacers David West (L) goes up to shoot against Miami Heat's Shane Battier during Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference final basketball playoff in Miami, Florida May 22, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's Shane Battier (R) blocks a shot by Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer during the second quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final basketball playoff in Miami, Florida May 15, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Chicago Bulls' Nate Robinson (bottom) battles for a loose ball against Miami Heat's Shane Battier (R) and Norris Cole during the first half of Game 4 in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final game in Chicago, Illinois May 13, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Chicago Bulls' Nate Robinson (L) and Miami Heat's Shane Battier look at a loose ball during the first half of Game 4 in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final game in Chicago, Illinois May 13, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah (L) drives on Miami Heat's Shane Battier during Game 2 of their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final basketball playoff in Miami, Florida May 8, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat power forward Chris Andersen (L) takes the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks small forward Mike Dunleavy (C) as teammate Shane Battier (R) watches during the second half of Game 4 of their NBA first round playoff series in Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 28, 2013. The Heat won the game 88-77 to win the series 4-0 to advance to the next round of the playoffs. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Milwaukee Bucks forward John Henson (R) looks to pass under pressure from Miami Heat forward Shane Battier during their NBA first round Game 1 playoff basketball game in Miami, Florida April 21, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Orlando Magic guard Doron Lamb (C) drives past Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier (2nd R) in the first half during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida April 17, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Milwaukee Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova (L) gives chase as Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers (C) heads up court, as the Heat's Shane Battier looks on, in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida April 9, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (L) drives past Miami Heat forward Shane Battier in the fourth quarter during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida April 2, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (R) shoots over Miami Heat forward Shane Battier in the fourth quarter during their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida April 2, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (R) shoots over Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (31) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Chicago, Illinois March 27, 2013. the Bulls won the game 101-97 to stop the Miami Heat winning streak at 27 games. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson (1) shoots a three-pointer over Miami Heat defender Shane Battier (31) during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Cleveland March 20, 2013. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Philadelphia 76ers Thaddeus Young (21) shoots under pressure from the Miami Heat's Shane Battier (31) during their NBA basketball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 13, 2013. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (C) is guarded by Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen (11) and Shane Battier (L) during their NBA game at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, March 10, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Sullivan (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (R) goes after a loose ball with Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson during their NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, March 6, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Sullivan (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (L) is guarded by Miami Heat forward Shane Battier during their NBA basketball game at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, March 6, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Sullivan (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's Shane Battier screams after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida March 1, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's LeBron James (L) and Shane Battier (R) fight for a loose ball with Cleveland Cavaliers' Alonzo Gee (2nd L) and CJ Miles (2nd R) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida, February 24, 2013. REUTERS/Rhona Wise (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) battles against Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (31) in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia February 20, 2013. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Oklahoma City Thunder's forward Kevin Durant (C) looks to pass away from Miami Heat's Shane Battier (31) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma February 14, 2013. REUTERS/Bill Waugh (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (L) and Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant (R) tangle up and both are called for a double-foul on the play in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma February 14, 2013. REUTERS/Bill Waugh (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Los Angeles Lakers' Metta World Peace (L) and Dwight Howard (R) struggle with Miami Heat's Shane Battier for a loose ball in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Charlotte Bobcats' Ben Gordon tries for the layup as Miami Heat's Chris Andersen (R) defends while Heat's Shane Battier looks on, in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida February 4, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) misses a layup as he is covered by Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (31) in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in New York, January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Brooklyn Nets forward Keith Bogans (L), Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (C) and Nets guard Deron Williams chase the ball in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in New York, January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Boston Celtics Paul Pierce is fouled by Miami Heat Shane Battier (R) in overtime of their NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

(L-R) Miami Heat's Shane Battier, Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce and Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade compete for the ball in overtime of their NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

(L-R) Miami Heat's Joel Anthony knocks the ball away from Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass as Heat's Shane Battier looks on in the first half of their NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough (L) battles Miami Heat forward Shane Battier for the basketball during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Indiana January 8, 2013. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's Shane Battier (L) and teammate Ray Allen (R) defend as Chicago Bulls' Marco Belinelli tries to pass in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida January 4, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's Shane Battier (L) and Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer (R) scramble for the loose ball in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida January 4, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Milwaukee Bucks forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (C) challenges Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (R) and center Chris Bosh for the ball in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin December 29, 2012. REUTERS/Darren Hauck (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Charlotte Bobcats power forward Bismack Biyombo of the Democratic Republic of Congo (0) fouls Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier (31) during an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina December 26, 2012. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Charlotte Bobcats point guard Kemba Walker (C) fights for a loose ball against Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier(R) and point guard Norris Cole (L) during an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina December 26, 2012. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Utah Jazz's Randy Foye (8) is defended by Miami Heat's (L-R) Mario Chalmers, LeBron James and Shane Battier during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida, December 22, 2012. REUTERS/Rhona Wise (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's Shane Battier (L) blocks a pass attempt by Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague (R) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida, December 10, 2012. REUTERS/Rhona Wise (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's Shane Battier (L) and teammate Matt Miller defend as New Orleans Hornets' Austin Rivers shoots in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida December 8, 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's Shane Battier (C) is boxed out by New York Knicks' Steve Novak (L) and J.R. Smith (R) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida December 6, 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) 

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (L) and Shane Battier both call time out with less than two seconds remaining in regulation against the Milwaukee Bucks in their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida November 21, 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)