Shaun Livingston
Encyclopedia
Shaun Patrick Livingston (born September 11, 1985) is an American
professional basketball
player for the Milwaukee Bucks
.
, Illinois
. He led Concordia Lutheran Grade School, coached by Mr. Tom Ruppert, to LSA state titles in 1999 and 2000. Livingston played competitive basketball in high school at Richwoods High School
for two years and then transferred to Peoria Central High School, where he led his team to Class AA state titles in 2003 and 2004.
He played in the 2004 McDonald's High School All-American game, and was named co-MVP of the game.
In 2007, Livingston was voted one of the "100 Legends of the IHSA
Boys Basketball Tournament," recognizing his superior performance in his appearances in the tournament.
, in which the Clippers selected him with the 4th overall pick.
Livingston, who has a wingspan, is tall for point guard standards and, due to the addition of Sam Cassell
to the Clippers' roster, saw playing time at shooting guard
. He was an integral part of the Clippers' best season in franchise history in the 2005-06 season
. Livingston recorded a career-high 14 assists on February 23, 2007 against the Golden State Warriors
.
In his first two NBA seasons, playing in a total of 91 games, Livingston averaged 6.3 points per game. In his third season, he scored a career high 9.3 points per game, being one of the few Clippers to improve from the 2005-06 season. His breakout year was interrupted by a knee injury that led him to miss 39 games.
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. Livingston injured almost every part of his knee, tearing the anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL), the posterior cruciate ligament
(PCL), and the lateral meniscus
, badly spraining his medial collateral ligament
(MCL), and dislocating his patella and his tibia
-femoral
joint. The injury was so severe that ESPNEWS
warned viewers of the graphic nature of the video clip before airing it.
Livingston was riddled by injuries during the first three years of his professional career, missing 101 of 246 regular season games.
, and the Clippers did not make Livingston a $5.8 million qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.
On June 16, 2008, doctors allowed Livingston to resume basketball activities; during the 2008 offseason, he tried to find a guaranteed contract to finalize his comeback. The Minnesota Timberwolves
and Portland Trail Blazers
were interested in his services, but he eventually signed a reported two-year deal with the Miami Heat
on October 3, 2008. In 4 games with the Heat, he averaged 2.3 points in 10.3 minutes.
On January 7, 2009, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
along with cash considerations for a conditional 2012 second-round pick. He was waived later that same day.
On March 7, 2009, Livingston signed with the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA D-League
, owned by the Oklahoma City Thunder
of the NBA. After three weeks with the 66ers, Livingston signed a multi-year deal with the Thunder on March 31, 2009. On December 22, 2009, Livingston was waived by the Thunder.
On February 26, 2010, Livingston signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Washington Wizards
. He was then signed by the Wizards for the remainder of the season.
On July 20, 2010, Livingston signed a two-year contract worth $7 million with the Charlotte Bobcats
.
On June 23, 2011, Livingston was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks
as part of a three-way deal among the Sacramento Kings
and Charlotte Bobcats
.
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 30 || 15 || 27.1 || .414 || .000 || .746 || 3.0 || 5.0 || 1.1 || .4 || 7.4
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 61 || 14 || 25.0 || .427 || .125 || .688 || 3.0 || 4.5 || .8 || .5 || 5.8
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 54 || 31 || 29.8 || .463 || .313 || .707 || 3.4 || 5.1 || 1.1 || .5 || 9.3
|-
| align="left" | 2008-09
| align="left" | Miami
| 4 || 0 || 10.3 || .375 || .000 || .750 || 0.5 || 1.0 || .5 || .0 || 2.3
|-
| align="left" | 2008-09
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
| 8 || 1 || 23.8 || .538 || .000 || 1.000 || 3.3 || 2.0 || .6 || .2 || 7.8
|-
| align="left" | 2009-10
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
| 10 || 0 || 13.0 || .313 || .000 || .000 || 2.0 || 1.3 || .5 || .2 || 1.0
|-
| align="left" | 2009-10
| align="left" | Washington
| 26 || 18 || 25.6 || .535 || .000 || .875 || 2.2 || 4.5 || .5 || .4 || 9.2
|-
| align="left" | 2010-11
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 73 || 0 || 17.3 || .466 || .250 || .864 || 2.0 || 2.2 || .6 || .4 || 6.6
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 266 || 79 || 23.5 || .458 || .194 || .777 || 2.7 || 3.8 || .8 || .4 || 7.1
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 12 || 0 || 27.7 || .474 || 1.000 || .810 || 4.7 || 4.8 || 0.6 || .5 || 7.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 12 || 0 || 27.7 || .474 || 1.000 || .810 || 4.7 || 4.8 || 0.6 || .5 || 7.5
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player for the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
.
Early years
Livingston was born in PeoriaPeoria, Illinois
Peoria is the largest city on the Illinois River and the county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, in the United States. It is named after the Peoria tribe. As of the 2010 census, the city was the seventh-most populated in Illinois, with a population of 115,007, and is the third-most populated...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. He led Concordia Lutheran Grade School, coached by Mr. Tom Ruppert, to LSA state titles in 1999 and 2000. Livingston played competitive basketball in high school at Richwoods High School
Richwoods High School
Richwoods High School is the most northern of the three regular public high schools in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Opened as a township high school in 1957, it was brought into Peoria Public Schools District 150 in the 1960s. Feeder middle schools are Mark Bills, Lindbergh, Rolling Acres...
for two years and then transferred to Peoria Central High School, where he led his team to Class AA state titles in 2003 and 2004.
He played in the 2004 McDonald's High School All-American game, and was named co-MVP of the game.
In 2007, Livingston was voted one of the "100 Legends of the IHSA
Illinois High School Association
The Illinois High School Association is one of 521 state high school associations in the United States, designed to regulate competition in most interscholastic sports and some interscholastic activities at the high school level. It is a charter member of the National Federation of State High...
Boys Basketball Tournament," recognizing his superior performance in his appearances in the tournament.
2004-2006
Livingston opted to skip college and enter the 2004 NBA Draft2004 NBA Draft
The 2004 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2004 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York and was broadcast live on ESPN at 7:00 pm . In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible...
, in which the Clippers selected him with the 4th overall pick.
Livingston, who has a wingspan, is tall for point guard standards and, due to the addition of Sam Cassell
Sam Cassell
Samuel James "Sam" Cassell , is a retired American professional basketball player who is an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. The , point guard was selected out of Florida State University by the Houston Rockets with the 24th overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft...
to the Clippers' roster, saw playing time at shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
. He was an integral part of the Clippers' best season in franchise history in the 2005-06 season
2005-06 NBA season
The 2005–06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. It began on November 1, 2005 and ran through April 19, 2006...
. Livingston recorded a career-high 14 assists on February 23, 2007 against the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
.
In his first two NBA seasons, playing in a total of 91 games, Livingston averaged 6.3 points per game. In his third season, he scored a career high 9.3 points per game, being one of the few Clippers to improve from the 2005-06 season. His breakout year was interrupted by a knee injury that led him to miss 39 games.
Knee injury
In a game against the Charlotte BobcatsCharlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
on February 26, 2007, Livingston suffered a debilitating knee injury, dislocating his left kneecap after landing awkwardly following a missed layup
Layup
A layup in basketball is a two-point shot attempt made by leaping from below, laying the ball up near the basket, and using one hand to bounce it off the backboard and into the basket. The motion and one-handed reach distinguish it from a jump shot. The layup is considered the most basic shot in...
, resulting in the left leg snapping laterally. Livingston injured almost every part of his knee, tearing the anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
(ACL), the posterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament
The posterior cruciate ligament is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It connects the posterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the medial condyle of the femur...
(PCL), and the lateral meniscus
Lateral meniscus
The lateral meniscus, also called the external semilunar fibrocartilage, is a fibrocartilaginous band that spans the lateral side of the interior of the knee joint. It is one of two menisci of the knee, the other being the medial meniscus. It is nearly circular and covers a larger portion of the...
, badly spraining his medial collateral ligament
Medial collateral ligament
The medial collateral ligament of the knee is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It is on the medial side of the knee joint in humans and other primates. It is also known as the tibial collateral ligament, or abbreviated as the MCL.- Structure :It is a broad, flat, membranous band,...
(MCL), and dislocating his patella and his tibia
Tibia
The tibia , shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates , and connects the knee with the ankle bones....
-femoral
Femur
The femur , or thigh bone, is the most proximal bone of the leg in tetrapod vertebrates capable of walking or jumping, such as most land mammals, birds, many reptiles such as lizards, and amphibians such as frogs. In vertebrates with four legs such as dogs and horses, the femur is found only in...
joint. The injury was so severe that ESPNEWS
ESPNEWS
ESPNEWS , launched on November 1, 1996, is a 24-hour-a-day sports news television channel...
warned viewers of the graphic nature of the video clip before airing it.
Livingston was riddled by injuries during the first three years of his professional career, missing 101 of 246 regular season games.
Return from injury
Livingston's contract with the Clippers expired after the 2007-08 season2007-08 NBA season
The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, and ended on Wednesday, April 16, 2008...
, and the Clippers did not make Livingston a $5.8 million qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.
On June 16, 2008, doctors allowed Livingston to resume basketball activities; during the 2008 offseason, he tried to find a guaranteed contract to finalize his comeback. The Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
and Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
were interested in his services, but he eventually signed a reported two-year deal with the Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
on October 3, 2008. In 4 games with the Heat, he averaged 2.3 points in 10.3 minutes.
On January 7, 2009, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
along with cash considerations for a conditional 2012 second-round pick. He was waived later that same day.
On March 7, 2009, Livingston signed with the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA D-League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
, owned by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
of the NBA. After three weeks with the 66ers, Livingston signed a multi-year deal with the Thunder on March 31, 2009. On December 22, 2009, Livingston was waived by the Thunder.
On February 26, 2010, Livingston signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
. He was then signed by the Wizards for the remainder of the season.
On July 20, 2010, Livingston signed a two-year contract worth $7 million with the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
.
On June 23, 2011, Livingston was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
as part of a three-way deal among the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
and Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
.
Awards
- He was awarded WestWestern Conference (NBA)Below is a list of current Western Conference NBA team rosters.-Western Conference:There are a total of 15 teams in the Western Conference. The current leading team of the Western conference are the Dallas Mavericks....
Rookie of the Month honors for April 2005. - Most Valuable Player at the June 2003 NBA Players Association Camp in Richmond, VirginiaRichmond, VirginiaRichmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
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Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 30 || 15 || 27.1 || .414 || .000 || .746 || 3.0 || 5.0 || 1.1 || .4 || 7.4
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 61 || 14 || 25.0 || .427 || .125 || .688 || 3.0 || 4.5 || .8 || .5 || 5.8
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 54 || 31 || 29.8 || .463 || .313 || .707 || 3.4 || 5.1 || 1.1 || .5 || 9.3
|-
| align="left" | 2008-09
| align="left" | Miami
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
| 4 || 0 || 10.3 || .375 || .000 || .750 || 0.5 || 1.0 || .5 || .0 || 2.3
|-
| align="left" | 2008-09
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
| 8 || 1 || 23.8 || .538 || .000 || 1.000 || 3.3 || 2.0 || .6 || .2 || 7.8
|-
| align="left" | 2009-10
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
| 10 || 0 || 13.0 || .313 || .000 || .000 || 2.0 || 1.3 || .5 || .2 || 1.0
|-
| align="left" | 2009-10
| align="left" | Washington
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
| 26 || 18 || 25.6 || .535 || .000 || .875 || 2.2 || 4.5 || .5 || .4 || 9.2
|-
| align="left" | 2010-11
| align="left" | Charlotte
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
| 73 || 0 || 17.3 || .466 || .250 || .864 || 2.0 || 2.2 || .6 || .4 || 6.6
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 266 || 79 || 23.5 || .458 || .194 || .777 || 2.7 || 3.8 || .8 || .4 || 7.1
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 12 || 0 || 27.7 || .474 || 1.000 || .810 || 4.7 || 4.8 || 0.6 || .5 || 7.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 12 || 0 || 27.7 || .474 || 1.000 || .810 || 4.7 || 4.8 || 0.6 || .5 || 7.5
Career highs
- Points: 25 @ Boston 04/09/10
- Rebounds: 9 vs. Houston 12/17/06
- Assists: 14 vs. Golden State 02/24/07
- Steals: 6 @ Charlotte 04/05/05
- Blocks: 4 vs. New Orleans 03/01/06