Legendary Hawks 6th Man Tony Battie Becomes 6th Man Inducted Into Atlanta's Gold Club
Dec 9, 2019 15:37:37 GMT
Post by jhb on Dec 9, 2019 15:37:37 GMT
Dave O'Brien
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Today, Atlanta welcomes the sixth member (and fifth player member) of its legendary Gold Club. Known primarily as the leader of the bench mob during the Hawks dynastic mid 2020s run to 5 Finals appearances and 3 titles, Battie was a crucial part of what made the Hawks go. His work as the sixth man for that club is now being rewarded as he's appropriately the sixth man to be elected into the Gold Club.
He will always be remembered for being an outstanding locker room presence as well as a fierce rebounder and good scorer and defender. His many contributions will be immortalized in Atlanta history as he was able to return to Atlanta and retire as a Hawk and he is now a Gold Club member forever!
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Tony Battie
Atlanta Hawks (2021-2026, 2028)
At a Glance
- 4-Time TMBSL Champion (3 with Atlanta) who was a steady locker room presence and dynamo presence off the bench during Atlanta's reign of dominance over TMBSL
- His addition from Orlando along with Klay Thompson helped solidify the Atlanta frontcourt and marked the beginning of their dominant stretch of title runs
- After serving as a starter in his first season in Atlanta he settled into a role behind the newly acquired Olden Polynice as a scorer and dominant rebounder leading the Hawks bench group
- Battie was an efficient enough scorer and serviceable defender but he was the master of the glass and helped the Hawks control possession with his work on the boards
- Tallied 62.1 career win shares, good for a career WS/48 rate of .160
Career Stats
Years played: 14
Games played: 899
Points per game: 10.7
Rebounds per game: 7.8
Assists per game: 1.2
Steals per game: 0.6
Blocks per game: 0.5
Turnovers per game: 1.1
FG%: .505
FT%: .641
3P%: .000 (1 career attempt)
Achievements
2015 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2015 - All-Rookie Second Team
2016 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
Championships: 4
Player of the Game: 15
Player of the Week: 0
Player of the Month: 0
Double Doubles: 242
Triple Doubles: 0
Career Highs
Points: 36
Rebounds: 27
Assists: 6
Steals: 4
Blocks: 4
Biography
Height: 6'11"
Weight: 230
College: Texas Tech
Transactions
- Taken with the 9th selection of the first round in the 2015 TMBSL draft by the Chicago Bulls
- Traded to Orlando for the 9th pick of the first round during the 2017 draft
- Resigned with Orlando for $90,765,623 over 6 years after his rookie deal expired
- Traded to Atlanta during the 2021 season with Klay Thompson for Jay Williams, Damon Jones, 2026 first and second round picks, and cash
- Resigned in Atlanta during the 2026 offseason for a 1 year, $6 mil deal
- Traded to Dallas for Andre Miller during the 2026 season
- Signed by Oakland in post-TC signings for the 2027 season
- Signed with the Globetrotters for a min in the 2028 FA period, was cut later in the season and returned to Atlanta on a minimum deal to finish the season before retiring as a Hawk
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Today, Atlanta welcomes the sixth member (and fifth player member) of its legendary Gold Club. Known primarily as the leader of the bench mob during the Hawks dynastic mid 2020s run to 5 Finals appearances and 3 titles, Battie was a crucial part of what made the Hawks go. His work as the sixth man for that club is now being rewarded as he's appropriately the sixth man to be elected into the Gold Club.
He will always be remembered for being an outstanding locker room presence as well as a fierce rebounder and good scorer and defender. His many contributions will be immortalized in Atlanta history as he was able to return to Atlanta and retire as a Hawk and he is now a Gold Club member forever!
~~~~~~~~~
Tony Battie
Atlanta Hawks (2021-2026, 2028)
At a Glance
- 4-Time TMBSL Champion (3 with Atlanta) who was a steady locker room presence and dynamo presence off the bench during Atlanta's reign of dominance over TMBSL
- His addition from Orlando along with Klay Thompson helped solidify the Atlanta frontcourt and marked the beginning of their dominant stretch of title runs
- After serving as a starter in his first season in Atlanta he settled into a role behind the newly acquired Olden Polynice as a scorer and dominant rebounder leading the Hawks bench group
- Battie was an efficient enough scorer and serviceable defender but he was the master of the glass and helped the Hawks control possession with his work on the boards
- Tallied 62.1 career win shares, good for a career WS/48 rate of .160
Career Stats
Years played: 14
Games played: 899
Points per game: 10.7
Rebounds per game: 7.8
Assists per game: 1.2
Steals per game: 0.6
Blocks per game: 0.5
Turnovers per game: 1.1
FG%: .505
FT%: .641
3P%: .000 (1 career attempt)
Achievements
2015 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2015 - All-Rookie Second Team
2016 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
Championships: 4
Player of the Game: 15
Player of the Week: 0
Player of the Month: 0
Double Doubles: 242
Triple Doubles: 0
Career Highs
Points: 36
Rebounds: 27
Assists: 6
Steals: 4
Blocks: 4
Biography
Height: 6'11"
Weight: 230
College: Texas Tech
Transactions
- Taken with the 9th selection of the first round in the 2015 TMBSL draft by the Chicago Bulls
- Traded to Orlando for the 9th pick of the first round during the 2017 draft
- Resigned with Orlando for $90,765,623 over 6 years after his rookie deal expired
- Traded to Atlanta during the 2021 season with Klay Thompson for Jay Williams, Damon Jones, 2026 first and second round picks, and cash
- Resigned in Atlanta during the 2026 offseason for a 1 year, $6 mil deal
- Traded to Dallas for Andre Miller during the 2026 season
- Signed by Oakland in post-TC signings for the 2027 season
- Signed with the Globetrotters for a min in the 2028 FA period, was cut later in the season and returned to Atlanta on a minimum deal to finish the season before retiring as a Hawk
