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Report: Shane Battier getting second interview for Pistons front office job

Battier, Michigan native, currently works for Miami

Ken Haddad, Manager, Coverage and Content

Published: May 22, 2018 at 3:33 PM

The Detroit Pistons are continuing their search for a new team president and head coach.

One name that has surfaced is Shane Battier. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports the Pistons are bringing in Battier for a second interview:

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The Detroit Pistons were impressed by Heat director of basketball development and analytics Shane Battier, which is no surprise. He's expected to get a 2nd interview with them this week for a front office position, per source.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) May 22, 2018

Battier, 39, was born in Birmingham, Michigan and attended Detroit Country Day before attending Duke University. He spent 14 years playing in the NBA.

Battier is currently the Director of Basketball Analytics and Development for the Miami Heat.

The Pistons fired Stan Van Gundy earlier this month after four seasons. The team only made the playoffs one time during his four-year tenure.