Chapter 128: Unfinished Business.
Two days after the trade deadline passed, Han Sen met the team's two new additions in the locker room.
Shane Battier was much bigger than he imagined, with impressively broad shoulders.
It was easy to see why his nickname was 'Batman.'
The nickname originally came from his name, as 'Battier' sounds like 'Batter.' But when he spread his arms, the width truly gave off a bat-like vibe.
What stood out even more than his physique, though, was his expression.
Not many people can leave an impression just by their facial expressions, but with Battier, you couldn't help but notice.
If Randolph's constant scowl made you think of a ticking time bomb, always on the verge of exploding, Battier's face was like calm water. You looked at him and just knew—you could rely on him.
In his college days at Duke, Battier had another nickname: 'The President.'
It's hard to imagine how much charisma a player needs to earn such a title.
Battier was drafted by the Grizzlies in 2001 but left the team in 2006. The longest-tenured player on the current roster, Rudy Gay, was ironically part of the trade package for Battier.
So, while Battier had a long history with the Grizzlies, none of his former teammates were around anymore.