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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 Patrick Livingston (born September 11, 1985) is an American basketball executive and former player. He joined the NBA right after high school. The Los Angeles Clippers picked him fourth in the 2004 NBA draft. Shaun played for 15 years and was part of nine different teams. He won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors in 2015, 2017, and 2018.

In February 2007, Shaun had a very serious knee injury. It took him about a year and a half to recover and play again. Between 2008 and 2010, he played only 22 games. Livingston also played for the Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, and Tulsa 66ers. He spent his last five seasons with the Warriors. Shaun retired from professional basketball in September 2019.

Shaun's Early Life and High School Basketball

Shaun Livingston was born in Peoria, Illinois. He led his grade school, Concordia Lutheran, to state titles in 1999 and 2000. Shaun played high school basketball at Richwoods High School for two years. Then he moved to Peoria Central High School. There, he helped his team win two Class AA state titles in a row in 2003 and 2004.

In 2004, Livingston was named Illinois Mr. Basketball. He also played in the McDonald's All-American Game, which features the best high school players. Experts like Rivals.com saw him as a top player. They listed him as the number one point guard and the second-best player in the nation in 2004. Shaun first planned to play college basketball at Duke. But he decided to go straight to the NBA instead.

Shaun's Professional Basketball Journey

Starting with the Los Angeles Clippers (2004–2008)

Shaun Livingston decided to skip college and enter the 2004 NBA draft. The Los Angeles Clippers chose him as the fourth overall pick. Shaun was 6 feet 8 inches tall. This was very tall for a point guard. Because Sam Cassell was also on the team, Shaun often played as a shooting guard. On February 23, 2007, he made a career-high 14 assists against the Golden State Warriors.

In his first two NBA seasons, Shaun played 91 games. He scored an average of 6.3 points per game. In his third season, he improved to 9.3 points per game. This was his career high at the time. On February 26, 2007, during a game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Shaun suffered a very bad knee injury. He dislocated his left kneecap after landing awkwardly. He tore several important ligaments in his knee. Doctors even told him there was a chance his leg might need to be amputated. Shaun needed many months of therapy to be able to walk again. He also had other injuries during his first three years. He missed 101 out of 246 regular season games.

Playing for the Miami Heat (2008–2009)

Shaun's contract with the Clippers ended after the 2007–08 season. The Clippers did not offer him a new contract. This made him a free agent. On June 16, 2008, doctors said Shaun could play basketball again. He looked for a guaranteed contract to help him make his comeback. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers were interested. But Shaun signed a two-year deal with the Miami Heat on October 3, 2008. He played four games with the Heat, averaging 2.3 points.

Time with the Tulsa 66ers (2009)

On January 7, 2009, Shaun was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He was then released by them on the same day. On March 7, 2009, Shaun signed with the Tulsa 66ers. This team is part of the NBA Development League, which is like a minor league for the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder owned this team.

Joining the Oklahoma City Thunder (2009)

After three weeks with the 66ers, Shaun signed a multi-year deal with the Thunder. This happened on March 31, 2009. However, on December 22, 2009, the Thunder released Shaun.

With the Washington Wizards (2010)

Livingston playing in 2012

On February 26, 2010, Shaun signed a short-term contract with the Washington Wizards. He signed two 10-day contracts. After that, the Wizards signed him for the rest of the season.

Playing for the Charlotte Bobcats (2010–2011)

On July 20, 2010, Shaun signed a two-year contract with the Charlotte Bobcats. The contract was worth $7 million.

Moving to the Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2012)

On June 23, 2011, Shaun was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. This trade was part of a three-team deal. The Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Bobcats were also involved.

Second Time with Washington (2012)

On June 26, 2012, Shaun was traded to the Houston Rockets. This trade included his teammates Jon Leuer and Jon Brockman. But before the season started, all three players were released. On November 15, 2012, Shaun signed with the Washington Wizards again. He was released by the Wizards on December 23, 2012.

Playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2012–2013)

On December 25, 2012, the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up Shaun. They did this after releasing Donald Sloan. Shaun played his first game for the Cavaliers on January 2, 2013. He scored two points and had two rebounds. He also had one assist in 13 minutes of play.

Time with the Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)

On July 11, 2013, Shaun signed with the Brooklyn Nets. He scored a season-high 23 points on November 18, 2013. This was in a game they lost to the Portland Trail Blazers. Shaun was supposed to be a backup player. But he played so well that he joined Deron Williams in the starting lineup. This happened after Brook Lopez had a season-ending injury. When Shaun was on the court, the Nets played much better defense. He played the third-most minutes on the team. On March 17, Shaun set new career highs. He played the most minutes and scored the most points in a single season. By the end of the season, he had played in a career-high 76 games. He averaged 8.3 points, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.

Winning Championships with the Golden State Warriors (2014–2019)

On July 11, 2014, Shaun signed with the Golden State Warriors. His contract was for three years and $16 million. On August 15, 2014, he had surgery on his right big toe. He was expected to be out for six to eight weeks. Shaun recovered in time for the first game of the season. He became a key player off the bench for the Warriors. He helped them win the 2015 NBA Championship. He soon became a very important part of the Warriors' winning team.

In the 2015–16 season, Shaun helped the Warriors win an NBA record 73 games. This broke the record of 72 wins set by the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls. During Game 4 of the 2016 Western Conference semi-finals, Shaun was removed from the game. This happened after an incident against the Portland Trail Blazers. He had moved into the starting lineup because Stephen Curry was injured. In the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors were losing 3–1. But they came back to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games. This sent them to the 2016 NBA Finals. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Shaun scored a playoff career-high 20 points. He led the Warriors to a 104–89 victory. The Warriors went up 3–1 in the series. But they ended up losing the series in seven games.

In the 2016–17 season, Shaun helped the Warriors win another NBA Championship. They defeated the Cavaliers 4–1 in the 2017 NBA Finals. The Warriors finished the playoffs with a 16–1 record. This was the best winning percentage in NBA playoff history.

On July 25, 2017, Shaun signed a new contract with the Warriors. It was a three-year deal worth $24 million. On December 4, he was suspended for one game. This was for an argument with a referee during a game against the Miami Heat. Shaun helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles in 2018. They beat the Cavaliers in a four-game sweep in the Finals.

In 2019, Shaun played in his fifth straight NBA Finals. The Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors in six games. His last NBA game was Game 6 of this series. It was played on June 13, 2019. The Warriors lost to the Raptors 110-114. In that game, Shaun scored six points and had one steal.

On July 10, 2019, the Warriors released Shaun. He did not sign with any other team during free agency.

Retirement from Basketball

On September 13, 2019, Shaun Livingston announced he was retiring from the NBA. He wrote online, "After 15 years in the NBA, I’m excited, sad, fortunate and grateful all in one breath. Hard to put into a caption all of the emotions it takes to try and accomplish your dreams."

After Playing Basketball

On September 15, 2020, the Golden State Warriors announced a new role for Shaun. They named him director of player affairs and engagement. He won his fourth NBA championship in this role. The Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals. Shaun left this job on June 20, 2023. He said he wanted to spend more time with his family.

Shaun's Personal Life

Shaun Livingston is a Lutheran. In April 2016, he gave $1 million to his old grade school. This was Concordia Lutheran School in Peoria, Illinois.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular Season Games

Playoff Games

See also

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