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Shaun Livingston

Livingston with the Golden State Warriors in 2016
Personal information
Born	(1985-09-11) September 11, 1985 (age 39) Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
High school	Peoria (Peoria, Illinois)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career	2004–2019
Career history
2004–2008	Los Angeles Clippers
2008–2009	Miami Heat
2009	Tulsa 66ers
2009	Oklahoma City Thunder
2010	Washington Wizards
2010–2011	Charlotte Bobcats
2011–2012	Milwaukee Bucks
2012	Washington Wizards
2012–2013	Cleveland Cavaliers
2013–2014	Brooklyn Nets
2014–2019	Golden State Warriors
Career highlights and awards
As player: 3× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018) First-team Parade All-American (2004) Fourth-team Parade All-American (2003) McDonald's All-American (2004) Illinois Mr. Basketball (2004) As executive: NBA champion (2022)
Career statistics
Points	5,231 (6.3 ppg)
Rebounds	1,989 (2.4 rpg)
Assists	2,483 (3.0 apg)
Stats at NBA.com

Shaun Livingston (born September 11, 1985) is a former American professional basketball player who now works as a team executive. He was so talented in high school that he was drafted into the NBA right after graduating. The Los Angeles Clippers chose him as the fourth pick in the 2004 NBA draft.

Livingston's 15-year career is a story of amazing determination. In 2007, he suffered a very serious knee injury that almost ended his career. But after a long recovery, he returned to the court. He played for nine different teams, but he is most famous for his time with the Golden State Warriors. With the Warriors, he won three NBA championships in 2015, 2017, and 2018. He retired as a player in 2019.

Early Life and High School Stardom

Shaun Livingston was born in Peoria, Illinois. He was a basketball star from a young age. In middle school, he led his team to two state championships. He continued his success at Peoria Central High School, where he led his team to win back-to-back state titles in 2003 and 2004.

By his senior year, Livingston was considered one of the best high school players in the entire country. He was named Illinois Mr. Basketball and was chosen to play in the famous McDonald's All-American Game. He had planned to play college basketball for the legendary Duke University team. However, he decided to enter the NBA draft instead, a big step for a young player.

Professional Career

Los Angeles Clippers (2004–2008)

Livingston was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers. At 6 feet 7 inches tall, he was very tall for a point guard. He played well in his first few seasons. In his third season, he was averaging a career-high 9.3 points per game.

A Career-Changing Injury

On February 26, 2007, Livingston's life changed during a game against the Charlotte Bobcats. After a missed layup, he landed awkwardly and suffered a terrible injury to his left knee. He damaged almost every part of it, including tearing three major ligaments.

The injury was so severe that a doctor told him his leg might need to be amputated (surgically removed). It took him months of difficult rehabilitation just to learn how to walk again. This injury kept him from playing basketball for over a year and a half.

The Road to Recovery (2008–2014)

Livingston playing for the Wizards in 2012

After his contract with the Clippers ended, Livingston began his long journey back to the NBA. Between 2008 and 2014, he played for many different teams. This part of his career showed his incredible refusal to give up.

He played for the:

• Miami Heat
• Oklahoma City Thunder (and their development team, the Tulsa 66ers)
• Washington Wizards (twice)
• Charlotte Bobcats
• Milwaukee Bucks
• Cleveland Cavaliers

His most successful season during this time was with the Brooklyn Nets in 2013–2014. He played in 76 games, the most in his career up to that point. He proved he could still be a valuable player in the NBA.

Golden State Warriors (2014–2019)

In 2014, Livingston signed with the Golden State Warriors. This move would change his career forever. He became a key player coming off the bench for one of the best teams in NBA history.

Livingston's calm playing style and smart decisions were a perfect fit for the Warriors. He helped the team win its first championship in 40 years in 2015. The next season, the Warriors set an NBA record by winning 73 games.

He went on to win two more championships with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018. His comeback story from his devastating injury to becoming a three-time NBA champion is one of the most inspiring in sports. He played in his fifth straight NBA Finals in 2019 before retiring.

On September 13, 2019, Livingston announced his retirement. He said he was "excited, sad, fortunate and grateful all in one breath."

Life After Playing

In 2020, Livingston rejoined the Golden State Warriors, but this time as a director of players affairs and engagement. In this role, he helped players with their careers off the court. He won his fourth championship with the team in 2022 as a member of the front office. He left the job in 2023 to spend more time with his family.

Livingston has also given back to his community. In 2016, he donated $1 million to Concordia Lutheran School, the middle school he attended in Peoria.

NBA career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

See also

In Spanish: Shaun Livingston para niños