January 31, 2007

 

I get a lot of questions about what I do off the court. Although I am an intense competitor on the court, I am actually very relaxed and chill off the court. When I am at home, I actually don't watch much NBA basketball. I am around it so much, that I like to escape from the game when I come home.

 

I like to watch my college, Duke University, play, but that's about it.I really enjoy spending time with my wife Heidi. We like to take our dogs, Bruin and Gertie, on long walks. We also take them to the "Dog Park" where they run around and play with other dogs. Heidi and I also like to watch movies. I like to laugh, so my favorite movie is "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" starring Will Farrell. It is hilarious!

 

When I want to relax, I play my guitar. I have been playing the guitar for over three years now. I wouldn't say that I was great, but I can play a few songs. I have a very good friend who is an excellent guitar player who showed me a few chords and songs and now I am hooked! It is very relaxing and it calms me down after a tough game. The only problem is that I am a horrible singer! Even my wife tells me that I should just concentrate on playing the guitar and not sing. Ouch! I think that Justin Timberlake's job is safe, I think I will stick with playing basketball.

 

When my friends come over to my house, we like to play billiards and darts. We are very competitive and don't like losing to each other.  In the summer, I love to go to the lake and go swimming and just relax in the sun. I enjoy listening to music and reading books too. As you can see, I try to relax as much as I can because I know that the season is so intense and I put so much into it.

 

When I come to tour China this summer. Peak's General Manager Mr. Xu has promised me that he will take me golfing. That will be very fun, I can't wait to play.

 

Before I go, I just want to thank everyone who voted for me for the NBA All-Star game. I received 1 million votes! I couldn't believe it. I know I have many fans in China to thank for that. So thank you!!!!!!

 

Be on the lookout for the "Battier I" in stores. They are a very cool basketball shoe and they feel great on my feet. Check them out!

Talk to you guys later,

 

Your Friend,

 

Shane

 

翻译如下——

很多人都问我球场外的时间如何打发。虽然在球场上我很拼命，但在场下我非常放松。回到家我很少看NBA。因为我整天都在打球，所以一回家我就希望自己远离比赛。

 

我喜欢造访我的母校杜克大学，我很高兴能和妻子海蒂厮守在一起。我们喜欢牵着小狗布伦和格蒂外出散步。我们还会带它们去宠物公园，让他们跟其他小狗一块玩。海蒂和我还喜欢看电影。因为我爱笑所以我最喜欢的影片是威尔－法瑞尔主演的《王牌播音员》。这片子太搞了！

 

如果我闷了我就弹吉他。我已经弹了三年。我不想夸自己弹得多好，但我的确能弹上几首。我有个哥们是个出色的吉他手，他经常在我面前露两手，我简直被他迷住了！在一场恶战之后，弹弹唱唱是很好的放松。但问题是我是个左嗓子！我老婆说我最好专心演奏别边弹边唱。我的妈呀！我觉得贾斯汀-汀布莱克（“超级男孩”主唱）的饭碗能保住了我还是好好打篮球吧。

 

当朋友来家玩时，我们一般会打打台球玩玩飞标。我们都很好强谁都不想输。到了夏天我回去湖里游泳或者在岸边晒太阳。我还喜欢听音乐和看书。你看看，我是想尽一切办法找乐子，因为一个赛季打下来太苦了。

 

今年夏天我还会来中国，匹克的许总说要带我去打高尔夫。多有意思啊等不及了我都！

 

在我来中国之前，我还得感谢所有为我投票的人。我得到了100万张选票！我都不敢相信。我知道这得感谢很多中国球迷，各位谢谢啦！！

 

巴蒂尔一代球鞋已经上柜。这鞋太酷了我穿着感觉很好。你们也试试！

 

回见，

 

你们的朋友

 

肖恩