The fact that Shaun Livingston ever became a three-time NBA champion is a miracle in itself. And Steve Kerr couldn't be any happier that he ever had the chance to coach Livingston on the Warriors.
Kerr shared his sentiments on Livingston with a tweet Sunday, calling the former Golden State point guard "one of the best people I've been around."
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Sunday marked the 13-year anniversary of Livingston having to undergo knee surgery on his ACL, PCL and MCL after sustaining a gruesome injury as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers selected Livingston with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft out of Peoria Central High School. At 6-foot-7, he was full of potential with his height, vision and handles. But he missed the entire 2007-08 season due to the injury and only played 12 games in 2008-09.
Livingston played with nine teams over his 14-year career. The Warriors were his longest-tenured team as he finished his final five seasons in the Bay.
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Golden State signed Livingston before the 2014-15 season. He served as Steph Curry's primary backup point guard, and averaged 5.4 points and 2.6 assists per game off the bench over his five years with the Warriors.
After winning three rings and lasting longer than anyone could have imagined, Livingston retired from the league in September. He always will be a Warriors fan-favorite for his savvy play and signature turnaround jump shot.