At the same time, the Golden State Warriors were thirsty for a backup point guard. He's the last of a dying breed, in an unusual but ideal situation, playing for an organization that hasn't tried to jam a square peg into a round hole. Comment below other players or stories you want us to cover!Narrator: Brian J. MacCalla Jr.Every Beat in this Video is mentioned as \"Free to Use and Profit\".-Editor: Frdric BrissonLeague Alerts:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaguealertsTwitter: https://twitter.com/LeagueAlertsWebsite: https://leaguealertsofficial.com That's part of my game.". The same was true of Livingston, especially in a telling stretch midway through the second quarter. He knows his game. After the knee injuries, Shaun Livingston flew all around the country, trying to find a permanent home. Instead, he parlayed two 10-day contracts with the Washington Wizards into a contract for the remainder of the 2009-10 season. Updates from Tuesday, Oct. 21. McGee was active and engaged from the outset Sunday, moving without the ball and looking for passes from his teammates. An athlete can suffer from an injury or two, and safely refer to them as freakish. But twos are so enticing for me., The Warriors get by perfectly fine with Livingston on the floor. It eventually earned him a two-year, $7 million dollar contract from Michael Jordan and the Bobcats the very same team that his gruesome injury came against.His stay didnt last long, however. According to Cleaning the Glass, hes ranked in the 100th percentile over the last three regular and post-seasons on the percentage of his shots hoisted between four feet from the rim and the arc. As an assistant coach, Luke Walton was always effusive in his praise for the Warriors bench unit. Everybody encourages [me to shoot threes] but at the end of the day, if it happens it happens. During his first two seasons, he played 91 games and scored with an average of 6.3 points per game. Thats the explanation Livingston gave for his 9-for-9 shooting line in these Finals. Livingston is a Lutheran. That's exactly what this gangly kid with a soft voice has become, and he knows it, and he even knows why, so he's taking measures that he hopes will exterminate the injury bug, or at least keep the critter at bay. And with Shauns intelligence, hes able to kind of find the nooks and crannies of the defense. As a rookie, Livingston missed 39 games with a dislocated right knee and another 12 when he tore cartilage in his right shoulder. It was like I had a spare leg. Does it matter. In 2004, he was named Illinois Mr. Basketball and played in the McDonald's All-American Game. The two-man combination of Iguodala and Livingston was an impressive plus-10.2 in over 700 minutes in 2016-17 while he and David West were plus-6.1 in just under 600 minutes. When the chips are down, I want you to understand the type of person I am.Thanks for checking out the video, be sure to subscribe to the page and follow LeagueAlerts on all platforms for the best basketball coverage. In terms of accuracy, hes been above the 91st percentile in field-goal percentage from that area for the past three regular seasons. It looked like Shaun Livingstons career was doomed to injuries until a late-career surge made us remember him for his role in an all-time team. Even the ones he missed he didn't actually miss. He required months of rehabilitation to be able to walk again. Then, with 2.6 seconds left in OT, Thompson did one of the dumbest things you'll ever see in an NBA Finals game. He averaged 8.3 points and 3.2 assists off the bench while playing a then career-high 76 games. With Livingston, there's always a next step. It was kind of a silver lining for the season that amongst the failures and aging stars, Shaun was able to play 76 games, starting for 54 of those. In a game against the Charlotte Bobcats on February 26, 2007, Livingston suffered a debilitating knee injury, dislocating his left kneecap after landing awkwardly following a missed layup, resulting in the left leg snapping laterally. Its like trying to get into a moving cars passenger seat and try and drive as you do it. If a potential Prize winner forfeits or does not claim a prize, the prize will be re-awarded. We're going to take a deep dive into the ups and downs of the career of Shaun LivingstonLivingston hails from Peoria, Ill., home of the late comedian Richard. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Admits Livingston, "I've been unfortunate. )Welcome To Pros Sport Your Number One Place For Sport News And Fan Favor VideosMake sure to like, c. It was pretty good average considering the fact that he played point guard most games and wasnt expected to stuff the stat sheet with points. Following the dramatic conclusion of 1000lb Sisters' fourth season, 36-year-old Tammy has been keeping fans up to date with her progress. [13][15] He was then waived later that same day. Teams have won championships (using an inside and outside game). "I think they'll give me a fair shot to compete. "I wouldn't rush him because it's a major injury, and you want it to heal as best as possible," Mobley says. And the only miss: McGees flubbed dunk in Game 1, when the rim rejected him with no Cleveland players in sight. He did this for a Warriors team that went on to win an NBA-best 73 games. [13][14], On January 7, 2009, Livingston was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies along with cash considerations for a conditional 2012 second-round pick. Mid range GOAT. "They've brought in guards before," he says. Shaun Livingston Twitter : ShaunLivingston. But a jock who misses huge chunks of time with four injuries in a three-year career -- a career in which said jock has yet to play a full season -- often goes by another term: injury prone. Last season, he sat out the first 21 games with a stress reaction in his lower back before suffering what Clippers physician Dr. Tony Daly would call "probably the most serious injury you can have to the knee," an injury so graphic that media outlets would prompt weak-stomached viewers to turn their heads. And I'm a point guard. [13][17], After three weeks with the 66ers, Livingston signed a multi-year deal with the Thunder on March 31, 2009. Phone: +254 727 612 142. Shaun Livingston did not have a perfect shooting record. In April 2016, he donated $1 million to his former grade school, Concordia Lutheran School, in Peoria, Illinois. Is the Stanley Quencher tumbler worth its TikTok hype? In reality, he had a 48.2% lifetime field goal percentage, which is extremely excellent but not ideal. Our experts predict every series, Liverpool rescue three points, chase top-four finish after surviving epic Spurs comeback, Jets' Aaron Rodgers expects a 'heaven' and 'hell' relationship with Zach Wilson, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades, Song punishes Simon in one-sided TKO victory, Memphis wasn't 'fine in the West' -- getting there hinges on massive culture questions, Why the Lakers' real test begins now, after dispatching the No. Livingston entered the league directly out of high school and was selected fourth by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2004 NBA draft.In a 15 year professional career in the league, Livingston played 959 games for nine teams and won three NBA championships as a Golden State . Livingston was born in Peoria, Illinois. The fact that Shaun Livingston ever became a three-time NBA champion is a miracle in itself. He played basketball in high school, earned a . Even though he's capable of making them, Golden State's reliable backup point guard continues to do his best work inside the arc. Photos by Carlos Avila Gonzalez / The Chronicle. "Shaun's going to be ready," he says. \"When the chips are down, I want you to understand the type of person I am.\u201d<\/p>\n

Livingston has become an inspiration to many who have suffered catastrophic injuries of their own and plans to eventually release a memoir detailing his NBA odyssey.<\/p>\n", mps => {"author":"Alex Didion","league":"","sport":"","sponsor":""}, image => {"uri":"public:\/\/archive\/assets_article\/bayarea\/2019\/09\/13\/livingston_retires.jpg","alt":"livingston_retires.jpg","title":"Shaun Livingston announces retirement from NBA"}, video_url => "https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/bayarea\/video\/shaun-livingston-announces-retirement-nba", chrome_data => "{\"league\":\"\",\"sport\":\"\",\"sponsor\":\"\"}", fb_url => "https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/share?app_id=304476467003440&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcsports.com%2Fbayarea%2Fwarriors%2Fshaun-livingstons-journey-horrific-injury-warriors-nba-champion&display=popup", tw_url => "https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Shaun%20Livingston%27s%20journey%20from%20horrific%20injury%20to%20Warriors%20NBA%20champion&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcsports.com%2Fbayarea%2Fwarriors%2Fshaun-livingstons-journey-horrific-injury-warriors-nba-champion&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcsports.com%2Fbayarea%2Fwarriors%2Fshaun-livingstons-journey-horrific-injury-warriors-nba-champion", mailto => "mailto:?subject=Shaun%20Livingston%27s%20journey%20from%20horrific%20injury%20to%20Warriors%20NBA%20champion&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcsports.com%2Fbayarea%2Fwarriors%2Fshaun-livingstons-journey-horrific-injury-warriors-nba-champion", meta => {"file":"\/mnt\/gfs\/rsnunited\/sites\/default\/files\/archive\/article\/bayarea\/warriors\/shaun-livingstons-journey-horrific-injury-warriors-nba-champion.json","assets":["public:\/\/archive\/assets_article\/bayarea\/2019\/09\/13\/livingston_retires.jpg"]}, orig_image => {"uri":"public:\/\/2019\/09\/13\/livingston_retires.jpg","alt":"livingston_retires.jpg","title":"Shaun Livingston announces retirement from NBA"}. Livingston tore his ACL, PCL, and meniscus, in addition to dislocating his left knee cap and breaking his left leg. In 2021, Kroichick earned an Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award for his feature on Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee conquering cancer. The odds of winning are dependent on the number of entries. He was offered a basketball scholarship to play for coach K at Duke University, but he decided to skip college and went straight for the NBA Draft it was one of those rare moments in NBA history that a player was drafted directly out of high school. What Really Happened To Shaun Livingston? They shouldn't bother. S.Dot could slide in, play to the pace of the game, or even make his own impact by finding his own shot. The step toward realizing the potential the Clippers saw when they selected the highly touted, Peoria (Ill.) Central prep star fourth overall in the 2004 NBA draft. The holidays were not very kind for Shaun Livingston, I mean golly! That's how those teams have been constructed.". Aning G. Livingston had a cup of coffee with the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, and even spent time in what is now the NBA G League over the next two years, but was unable to find a long-term home. This is his 13th season. This is a carousel. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. [3] He committed to play college hoops at Duke, but opted instead to make the jump to the NBA straight out of high school. In his third season, he averaged a career-high 9.3 points per game, being one of the few Clippers to improve from the 200506 season. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Livingston scored a playoff career-high 20 points, leading the Warriors to a 10489 win. He was tall and strong enough to hold his own against bigs and being larger than some wings meant the Warriors lost nothing in those matchups too. OAKLAND (CBS SF) - Golden State Warriors veteran guard Shaun Livingston doesn't mind being called a "throwback" player. A wide smile crossed Livingston's face. All of my quad was skinny. 1 point guard and the No. Golden State, clearly about to win but needing a shot attempt to meet the shot clock, had Shaun Livingston fire off a midrange jumper as the clock wound down in overtime. After a steal at midcourt, Livingston glided across the floor with ease and rose up for a layup. 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In an era of the 3-point bomb, fueled by his teammates Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, Livingston's bread-and-butter is the mid-range jump shot. Livingston played the final five seasons of his playing career with the Warriors and became a fan favorite during his stint in the Bay. During Game 4 of the 2016 Western Conference semi-finals, Livingston was ejected late in the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers. It was much easier with one of the most versatile backups in the league. In a post, he stated: "After 15 years in the NBA, Im excited, sad, fortunate and grateful all in one breath. Click to reveal Put another way, he knows his role. I think he's a great shooter, but he knows his range. Teams are focused on Klay, KD and Steph scoring, McGee said, so it makes it a lot easier on me., Ron Kroichick is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. His role in Golden State was so well-defined, it was perfect. I need to guard fast guys. And weve needed them because those other four guys attract so much attention, there are holes in the defense, and those guys (McGee and Livingston) exploit them.. On July 11, 2014, Livingston signed with the Golden State Warriors[35] for a reported three-year, $16 million contract. Now that optimism appears to be paying off. Draymond Green: "Kevon (Looney) has become like an Andre . The Golden State Warriors have named Shaun Livingston Director of Player Affairs and Engagement, the team announced today. In the same season, the Warriors had the fifth-most effective bench in the league per Hoops Stats despite only Livingston and Iggy making more than the minimum salary. [9][10], Livingston's contract with the Clippers expired after the 200708 season, and the Clippers did not make Livingston a $5.8 million qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. Kroichick writes features on the Warriors during the NBA season, and various other topics ranging from the 49ers/NFL and major-league baseball to college football and basketball the rest of the year. That's how they want me to feel. [33] On March 17, Livingston set a career-high for both minutes played and points scored in a season. Golden State Warriors' JaVale McGee dunks in the second quarter during game 2 of The NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in Oakland, Calif. Golden State Warriors' Shaun Livingston passes against Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James in the first quarter during game 2 of The NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in Oakland, Calif. Golden State Warriors' Shaun Livingston goes up for a shot over Cleveland Cavaliers' George Hill in the second quarter during game 2 of The NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in Oakland, Calif. Even if you were able to cover Steph and keep him quiet, Shaun would sub in and take you right down to the low block. Winners will be chosen at random from comments on videos where the giveaway is mentioned and will be notified within 48hrs. "It's a lost art," he said of the mid-range. Along with a dislocated left knee cap and broken left leg, Livingston tore his anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus. )Welcome To Pros Sport Your Number One Place For Sport News And Fan Favor VideosMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more videos!#ShaunLivingston #ProsSport*Youre not obligated to participate in the giveaway mentioned in the video. Both had played for over a decade and found perfect roles as veterans that outsmarted their opponents and out-shot them with feathery, textbook jumpers. June 5, 2016 / 10:09 AM Livingston played competitive basketball in high school at Peoria High School for two years[1] and then transferred to Peoria Central High School, where he led his team to back-to-back Class AA state titles in 2003 and 2004. He also badly sprained his medial collateral ligament. Not on that fateful March night in Los Angeles after Clippers fans watched the man that was to be their future crumble to the floor in what is perhaps the worst knee injury ever suffered on an NBA court, or when doctors later told him that the injury might require a partial amputation of his left leg. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. But when you really step back and observe Livingstons shot chart with a birds eye view, its easy to forget just how unusual it is for someone to thrive as a guard in todays NBA without ever being even the slightest threat from deep. "Im the guy thats probably gonna be shooting threes at 24 Hour Fitness when I retire, just becauseRight now, the twos just look so good., He agrees with Kerr about the increased comfort with his in-between game, even though he works on his three-point shot during the offseason and in practices. Hes an exceptional passer who feels his way through the game, takes what is given, and understands his role. Email: rkroichick@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @ronkroichick. Around 2013, if you had asked anyone about Shaun Livingston, theyd probably have winced and mentioned his gruesome knee injury. He led Concordia Lutheran Grade School to LSA state titles in 1999 and 2000. Tests were done to make sure there wasnt a need for amputation. Just to get more scoring at that position, Kerr said. Shaun Livingston missed a shot, but that happens to professional basketball players all the time. [23], On June 23, 2011, Livingston was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three-way deal that included the Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Bobcats. Livingston could have walked away from the game of basketball when he suffered a leg injury early in his NBA career. 1 college football recruit. Core Programs; Bodyweight Fitness Challenge; I Can Breathe Through Technology did shaun livingston ever miss a shot. [25] Before the beginning of the season, however, they were all waived. After signing Kevin Durant in the 2016 offseason, days after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, things were going to change. General manager Bob Myers, standing in one corner of the locker room after Sundays 122-103 victory in Game 2, chuckled loudly upon learning McGee and Livingston are perfect when defended by actual human beings. Warriors guard Shaun Livingston was ejected Sunday from Golden State's win over the Heat for bumping heads with an official, a rare outburst from the usually mild-mannered player. Shaun Livingston made his last three pointer on April 5, 2017. Shaun Livingston is the perfect example of a player who faced a tragic injury but never gave up. He co-founded the Shadow Theatre in Edmonton and made his first professional forays in Alberta's thriving theatre scene. A step that the long-armed, 6-foot-7 point guard with superior court vision and ball-handling skills has failed to climb due largely to a series of injuries. "Genetically, my mom and uncles are tall and slim. Play to my strengthsI stick to my comfort zone. Heres the crazy part: McGee played only three minutes in the entire West finals. NBATV replaying 2017 finals game 5 right now and I miss watching Shaun Livingston play regularly. All of my quad was skinny. On the other hand, he was renowned for his accurate shooting and capacity to help his side win games. On July 10, 2019, Livingston was waived by the Warriors. Archived post. Performance & security by Cloudflare. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. He's still got a future.". In fact, the mere mention of the term brings a smile to his face. "But twos are so enticing for me." The Warriors get by perfectly fine with Livingston on the floor. His entry helped the Clippers to have their best season thus far in 2005-06, playing a huge role in his teams success and being consistent whenever he stepped on the court. Hes still, at 32 years old, obviously effective enough to justify this antiquated shot selection, but life inside the arc doesnt come without a cost, even on a team blessed with three of the ten purest shooters who ever lived. Funny, it never crossed his mind. He will continue to give his insight . [22], On July 20, 2010, Livingston signed a two-year contract worth $7 million with the Charlotte Bobcats. In an. Shaun won two more titles while anchoring the Dubs bench with D.West and by the time he was finished, he wasnt the guy with the gruesome knee injury, he was an elite backup on some of the best teams to ever exist. The next step is to start running on the treadmill.". In 2019, he played in his fifth straight NBA Finals, where the Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors in six games. We know how things turned out for the Warriors, but the first major impact was on Stephen Curry. Marc Spears of Yahoo! Nothing about this is new or particularly inefficient, and in these Finals Livingston is averaging 9.3 points per game on 92.9 percent (not a typo) shooting. He backs the smaller guards defending him into a 12-15 foot range and then rises up using his 6-7 frame to fire in a finger-tip jumper. [8] Livingston was also riddled by injuries during the first three years of his professional career, and missed 101 of 246 regular season games. Shaun stood at 611 and had insane guard skills, so its safe to say that the right decision was made for him to take his talents straight to the league. JaVale is so explosive, and just with the way he runs, it gives us some pace and energy. With Livingston on the floor, the Nets proved to be 8.5 points per 100 possessions better defensively, and he earned the third-most minutes on the team. [42] Livingston helped the Warriors win back-to-back titles in 2018 after defeating the Cavaliers in a four-game sweep in the Finals. So both of them have been really good. At the time, he had just made his first All-Star appearance but Mark Jacksons pick-and-roll-heavy offense forced him to do a lot for an entire season, and was failing in the playoffs. If you wanted to help of either of their post-ups, they knew just where to cut to get an open look at the rim. [31] His season-high of 23 points came in a 98-108 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on November 18, 2013. I miss Shaun Livingston . We still have some steps to get through and test it out.". Livingstons total: six. Stiff. Looney had started the five previous games. Staying true to himself, Livingston has been a key to the Warriors success the last two season. 6-7 , 192lb (201cm, 87kg) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. "The injury allowed me to spread my wings and think outside the box a little bit, take a step back and game plan for five to 15 years from now," he says. Reply [deleted] Additional comment actions The misses are real, the stats are fake. After being a top-five pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, the young man who had jumped straight from high school to the NBA suddenly was looking for work. But during his four years in Golden State the offense has suffered compared to when hes on the bench. "I just have to be true to my game. Livingston, for his part, isn't concerned with the incoming competition. Anyone else miss him as much as me? Shaun Livingston. SF tourists go in droves to In-N-Out. Hotlines/WhatsApp. The Warriors knew that when Steph sat, we werent all looking at our watches, waiting for him to check back in Shaun was going to hold down the fort. Livingston recorded a career-high 14 assists on February 23, 2007, against the Golden State Warriors. Shaun Livingston's five most memorable moments in five Warriors seasons, alias => "bayarea\/\/warriors\/shaun-livingstons-journey-horrific-injury-warriors-nba-champion", title => "Shaun Livingston's journey from horrific injury to Warriors NBA champion", article_body => "

It was just another routine night in the NBA.<\/p>\n

Shaun Livingston, then on the backend of his third year in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers, was making his 31st start of the season against the Charlotte Bobcats.<\/p>\n

After a steal at midcourt, Livingston glided across the floor with ease and rose up for a layup.<\/p>\n

What happened next changed the course of his life, and threw a seemingly insurmountable curveball at what was a promising NBA career.<\/p>\n

As the stretcher was brought out, many who had seen Livingston\u2019s knee bend so unnaturally wondered if the 21-year-old ever would be able to walk again, much less play in the NBA.<\/p>\n

Livingston tore his ACL, PCL, and meniscus, in addition to dislocating his left knee cap and breaking his left leg. Now, it's inside paint and outside the 3 that is a winning formula. OAKLAND (CBS SF) Golden State Warriors veteran guard Shaun Livingston doesn't mind being called a "throwback" player. This time, itd be much easier. "It's not considered the best shot. He ended up winning three championships, and was a vital role in each and every one of them.I want people to use my story to stand up, be strong-willed and persevere, he says. Thats just taking good shots, he said. There was a time in history when Livingston and Walton actually shared the court together and made a pretty juicy bench combo themselves. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. From there, he became a valuable backup guard, spending time . Shaun Livingston was born Shaun Patrick Livingston, in Peoria, Illinois, on September 11, 1985, to Reggie and Ann Wyman Livingston. Here are the other two that were good. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. I once played a drinking game where we took a shot every time he made one of his signature middies I didnt show up to work on Monday.

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