By Patrick Hayes

The defending NBA champion Miami Heat are famously experimenting with a positionless system, thanks largely to the versatility of stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. For Detroit Country Day grad Shane Battier, typically a shooting guard or small forward, that could mean he sees time guarding post players this season. In an interview with WQAM in Miami, via Sports Radio Interviews, Battier said he’d adjust:

On Steve Kerr saying he’s worried Battier will be overwhelmed by a lot of power forwards:

“That’s why they play the games. I’ve been counted out and counted against my entire career, starting back in the seventh grade. And here I am — I’ve found a way to stick around and still start on a world championship team. …  The only thing that matters is what I think, and I think given time and given some experience, I’ll figure it out.”

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