Shaun Livingston is a retired American professional basketball player. He was born on September 11, 1985, in Peoria, Illinois. Livingston played for 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), mostly as a point guard.
Livingston was drafted fourth overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2004 NBA draft, straight out of high school. He spent three seasons with the Clippers before being traded to the Miami Heat in 2008.
After that, Livingston has played for the Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, and Tulsa 66ers.
However, Livingston is perhaps best known for his tenure with the Golden State Warriors, where he played for five seasons and won three NBA championships. Livingston retired from professional basketball in 2019, after a long and successful career.
How many years did Shaun Livingston play in the NBA?
Shaun Livingston played in the NBA for 15 seasons, from 2004 to 2019. He retired from professional basketball in September 2019.
When did Shaun Livingston get injured?
On February 26, 2007, Shaun Livingston was hurt badly in the knee while competing for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Charlotte Bobcats.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), lateral meniscus, and medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries as well as a damaged MCL were caused by a dislocated left kneecap.
The injury, which required significant recovery, was regarded as one of the most horrific in NBA history. After a spectacular comeback, Livingston rejoined the NBA in 2008 and played there until his retirement in 2019.