Shane Battier announced his retirement from the NBA, ESPN reports.

Battier announced his retirement from the NBA, ESPN reports.

Analysis:

Battier announced earlier in the season that this would be his last in the NBA. The 35-year-old spent time with the Grizzlies, Rockets and Heat throughout his career, most notably contributing to the last two Miami championship runs. The former Duke star will move onto a career in broadcasting and analyst work.