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Michael Batiste
American professional basketball player

Michael Batiste

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American professional basketball player
A.K.A.
Michael James Batiste
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Age
47 years
Stats
Height:
204 cm
Weight:
110 kg
Education
Long Beach City College
Arizona State University
Sports Teams
Fenerbahçe Men's Basketball
Pallacanestro Biella
Memphis Grizzlies
Panathinaikos B.C.
Spirou Charleroi
Panathinaikos B.C.
Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball
Long Beach City Vikings men's basketball
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Biography

Michael James "Mike" Batiste (born November 21, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He last served as an assistant coach of the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A two-time All-EuroLeague selection, Batiste won three EuroLeague championships in 2007, 2009, and 2011 with Panathinaikos.

College career

Batiste played college basketball for Long Beach City College and Arizona State University. With the Arizona State Sun Devils, he led the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) in blocked shots during the 1997–98 season, and was named first-teamAll-Pac-10 for the 1998–99 season.

Professional career

Early years

After leaving Arizona State, Batiste had a European stint, representing Spirou Charleroi in the Belgian League (2000–01) and Lauretana Biella (2001–02) in the Italian League.

Memphis Grizzlies

During the 2002–03 NBA season, Batiste played with the Memphis Grizzlies. In 75 games played, he averaged 6.4 points per game and 3.4 rebounds per game, in 16.6 minutes per game. He was also signed by the Los Angeles Clippers in September 2002, but he was waived before playing in any regular season games.

Panathinaikos Athens (2003–2012)

In July 2003, following his NBA season, Batiste joined the Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos Athens, and he then played a major role in a team that won 8 consecutive Greek League championships (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) and 5 consecutive Greek Cups (2005–2009). With Panathinaikos, he also won the EuroLeague championship, by winning the EuroLeague Final Four, in 2007, 2009, and 2011, and the coveted Triple Crown in both 2007 and 2009. In 2010, he was named the Greek League MVP.

Fenerbahçe Ülker

On July 13, 2012, Batiste signed a one-year contract with the Turkish Super League team Fenerbahçe Ülker. He won the Turkish Cup with Fenerbahçe.

Return to Panathinaikos

On August 7, 2013, Batiste signed a contract for the next season with his ex-team Panathinaikos. He retired from playing professional basketball, at the end of the 2013–14 season.

Coaching career

After he retired from playing professional basketball in 2014, Batiste began a career working as a basketball coach. He started his coaching career as assistant coach with the Canton Charge of the NBA G League. He then worked in the NBA, as a player development assistant for the Brooklyn Nets, and later as an assistant coach of the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic.

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG% Field-goal percentage 3P% 3-point field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage
 RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game
 BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per game PIR Performance Index Rating
 Bold Career high

Note: The EuroLeague is not the only competition in which the player participated for the team during the season. He also played in domestic competition, and regional competition if applicable.

Denotes seasons in which Batiste won the EuroLeague
Led the league

EuroLeague

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGPIR
2000–01Spirou10928.6.500.300.7659.2.4.9.316.116.0
2003–04Panathinaikos16616.8.439.333.7933.2.4.8.27.97.2
2004–05Panathinaikos242123.9.546.355.7314.8.71.0.211.411.8
2005–06Panathinaikos232225.9.641.364.6796.6.61.4.513.317.1
2006–07†Panathinaikos191322.3.627.222.7466.1.5.9.512.815.5
2007–08Panathinaikos191224.5.623.000.7765.3.7.8.311.913.7
2008–09†Panathinaikos221422.7.635.125.7284.9.3.9.412.514.8
2009–10Panathinaikos11628.6.615.167.7355.7.8.6.515.517.5
2010–11†Panathinaikos201326.5.590.000.7275.5.8.8.913.314.6
2011–12Panathinaikos231320.7.477.500.8144.6.7.7.39.79.6
2012–13Fenerbahçe231615.8.482.333.7862.7.3.6.15.44.5
2013–14Panathinaikos2718.3.463.167.6921.5.4.1.03.52.5
Career23714821.0.564.283.7424.7.5.8.310.511.4

NBA

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2002–03Memphis75216.6.422.222.7843.4.7.6.26.4
Career75216.6.422.222.7843.4.7.6.26.4

Awards and achievements

  • 9× Greek League Champion: (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014)
  • 7× Greek Cup Winner: (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014)
  • 6× Greek League All-Star (2005, 2006, 2008–2011)
  • 2× EuroLeague MVP of the Week: 2005–06 (Regular Season, Week 10), 2008–09 (Top 16, Week 6)
  • EuroLeague MVP of the Month: (November 2006)
  • 3× EuroLeague Champion: (2007, 2009, 2011)
  • 5× Greek League Best Five: (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
  • 2× Triple Crown Champion: (2007, 2009)
  • Greek League MVP: (2010)
  • Greek League Finals MVP: (2010)
  • All-EuroLeague First Team: (2011)
  • EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer: (2011)
  • All-EuroLeague Second Team: (2012)
  • Turkish Cup Winner: 2013
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What is Michael Batiste known for in the music industry?
Michael Batiste is known for his skills as an American jazz and soul organist, pianist, and vocalist. He has made significant contributions to the world of music, particularly in the realm of organ jazz.
Where was Michael Batiste born?
Michael Batiste was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. New Orleans is often considered the birthplace of jazz, and it has had a profound influence on Batiste's musical style and career.
What are some notable works or collaborations of Michael Batiste?
Michael Batiste has collaborated and performed with various renowned artists throughout his career. Some notable collaborations include working with artists like Roy Ayers, John Scofield, and Fred Wesley. He has also released albums under his own name, including "Future Blues" and "It's All About Love."
What instruments does Michael Batiste play?
Michael Batiste is skilled in playing a variety of musical instruments. He is primarily known for his mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ, but he is also proficient in playing the piano and singing.
Is Michael Batiste still actively performing and recording?
As of the last available information, Michael Batiste is still actively performing and recording music. He continues to share his talents with audiences and contribute to the music industry through his live performances and studio recordings.
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