Ideas change everything

An NBA champion's advice on being a top teammate

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Shane Battier |

TEDxMDC

• December 2024

What if the secret to success isn’t being in the spotlight, but making everyone else around you shine? Former NBA player Shane Battier shares how his most impactful moments didn’t come from scoring points but rather from small, underrated actions that helped his team win — and why prioritizing "we" over "me" can create a lasting legacy, both on and off the court.

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What if the secret to success isn’t being in the spotlight, but making everyone else around you shine? Former NBA player Shane Battier shares how his most impactful moments didn’t come from scoring points but rather from small, underrated actions that helped his team win — and why prioritizing "we" over "me" can create a lasting legacy, both on and off the court.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxMDC, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Be the first to know about Shane Battier’s upcoming book.