Shaun Livingston

Three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors who overcame a devastating knee injury.

Shaun Livingston (born September 11, 1985) is an American professional basketball executive and former player. He entered the league directly out of high school and was selected fourth by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2004 NBA draft. During his 15-year career, Livingston played 959 games for nine teams and won three NBA championships as a member of the Golden State Warriors—in 2015, 2017, and 2018.

Quick Facts

Born: 11 September 1985
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
High school: Peoria (Peoria, Illinois)
Draft round: 1
Draft pick: 4
Drafted by: Los Angeles Clippers
Career position: Shooting guard
Career number: 14, 2, 8, 9, 34

Lore & Background

In February 2007, Livingston suffered a debilitating knee injury that damaged almost every part of his left knee. It took Livingston about a year and a half to return. Between 2008 and 2010, he played only 22 league games. Livingston also played for the Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Brooklyn Nets. He played his last five seasons in the league with the Warriors and retired from professional basketball in September 2019.

Reader's Guide

Livingston was born in Peoria, Illinois. He led Concordia Lutheran Grade School to LSA state titles in 1999 and 2000. He played high school basketball at Richwoods High School for two years 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. In 2004, he was named Illinois Mr. Basketball and played in the McDonald's All-American Game. He was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, listed as the No. 1 point guard and the No. 2 player in the nation in 2004. He committed to play college hoops at Duke, but opted instead to make the jump to the NBA straight out of high school.