3-time NBA champion Livingston retires at 34

 
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:24 am    Post subject: 3-time NBA champion Livingston retires at 34

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The versatile 6-foot-7 Livingston, who turned 34 on Wednesday, came back from a devastating knee injury early in his career to become one of the league's savviest players and a strong locker room presence.

Livingston averaged 15 minutes per game over the past two seasons for the Warriors, with whom he spent five seasons and won titles in 2015, 2017 and 2018.

"Shaun was a huge part of three NBA championship teams with the Warriors, but his overall journey is what is most remarkable," Warriors CEO Joe Lacob said in a statement. "He overcame incredible odds following a devastating injury, wore nine different NBA uniforms during his comeback, had a stint in the D-League and, fittingly, ended up being a major contributor on one of the best teams in NBA history."


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:40 am    Post subject:

Would you say Livingston's career was a disappointment/bust? The guy was drafted #4 overall and expected to be a star but merely ended up as a solid contributor-- but being a key role player on a championship team is nothing to scoff at.

Also, Warriors just keep losing key parts of their dynastic team.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:55 am    Post subject:

CandyCanes wrote:
Would you say Livingston's career was a disappointment/bust? The guy was drafted #4 overall and expected to be a star but merely ended up as a solid contributor-- but being a key role player on a championship team is nothing to scoff at.

Also, Warriors just keep losing key parts of their dynastic team.


I would consider Shaun a winner and a fighter to overcome his devastating injury.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 2:35 pm    Post subject:

CandyCanes wrote:
Would you say Livingston's career was a disappointment/bust? The guy was drafted #4 overall and expected to be a star but merely ended up as a solid contributor-- but being a key role player on a championship team is nothing to scoff at.

Also, Warriors just keep losing key parts of their dynastic team.


I would never pencil in any #4 pick as a for-sure star.

He played 15 years, 833 games, won three rings, and made $60 million.

He has nothing to complain about.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:27 pm    Post subject:

Another victim of the Clipper Curse...

Already hit Kawhi's sister...
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:18 am    Post subject:

unleasHell wrote:
Another victim of the Clipper Curse...

Already hit Kawhi's sister...


3 championships is a curse? Bring on the curses!
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 12:20 pm    Post subject:

CandyCanes wrote:
Would you say Livingston's career was a disappointment/bust? The guy was drafted #4 overall and expected to be a star but merely ended up as a solid contributor-- but being a key role player on a championship team is nothing to scoff at.

Also, Warriors just keep losing key parts of their dynastic team.


He almost had his leg amputated after that devastating injury, so I'm pretty sure he considers everything he accomplished after that gravy.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 4:23 pm    Post subject:

Livingston is someone Lonzo Ball should model his game from.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:38 am    Post subject:

Kobesystem wrote:
Livingston is someone Lonzo Ball should model his game from.


From Jason Kidd comparisons to Shaun Livingston ones... ouch.
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