Shaun Livingston

Shaun Livingston is a point guard for the NBA Los Angeles Clippers. He was considered the future face of the Clippers franchise before suffering a career threatening knee injury in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats in 2007.

Fast Facts

1. Born: September 11, 1985
2. Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois
3. Full Name: Shaun Patrick Livingston
4. Height: 6'7"
5. Weight: 189 lbs
6. Fourth Illinois Mr. Basketball to go straight to the NBA from high school

Early Life

Shaun Patrick Livingston was born in Peoria, Illinois on September 11, 1985. He would attend Richwoods High School and then Peoria Central High School where he would establish himself as a premiere High School prospect. He would be accepted to Duke University, but instead would declare himself eligible for the NBA Draft.

Pro Career

Livingston would be elected with the fourth pick in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He would establish himself in his first season as an excellent back up to Sam Cassell, and the face of the franchise in the future. His first two seasons he would show glimpses of his potential, and in 2007 was named the starting point guard for the team. On February 26, 2007, against the Charlotte Bobcats Livingston suffered a horrific career threatening injury tearing his Posterior Cruciate Ligament, the Lateral Mieniscus and the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.

Second Chance

After the devastating injury to his knee, Livingston is attempting a comeback with the Miami Heat. The Heat franchise announced that they had signed Livingston on October 3, 2008. The deal was a two-year contract with the team.¹

Shaun Livingston Timeline

• September 11, 1985: Born
• 2004: Drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers
• 2004-2007: Played for the Los Angeles Clippers
• 2007: Livingston suffers a career threatening injury to his knee

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