NBA News: Shaun Livingston Retires

Shaun Livingston announced his retirement on his social media accounts. Livingston played 15 seasons in the NBA and represented nine teams.

Livingston signed a $24 million, three-year deal with Golden State in 2017 but was waived by the Warriors in July. Livingston didn’t want to play for another team, and he’s already discussed working in the Warriors’ front office.

“After 15 years in the NBA, I’m excited, sad, fortunate and grateful all in one breath. Hard to put into a caption all of the emotions it takes to try and accomplish your dreams,” Livingston shared on his Instagram and Twitter accounts. “I wasn’t supposed to be here. Anybody that has beat the odds understands the mental and emotional strain it takes to inspire yourself on an uphill war, let alone inspire others.”

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After 15 years in the NBA, I’m excited, sad, fortunate and grateful all in one breath. Hard to put into a caption all of the emotions it takes to try and accomplish your dreams. I wasn’t supposed to be here. Anybody that has beat the odds understands the mental and emotional strain it takes to inspire yourself on an uphill war, let alone inspire others. “The injury” gave me a chance to find and prove to myself (and the world) that I wouldn’t be defined by my circumstances. With my time in the League what I will be most proud of is the fact that my character, values and faith were tested, and I persevered. To my pops that told me to “go get the big ball” I THANK YOU. To my Grandpa that always showed me there was more to life than basketball I THANK YOU. To my Uncles that helped raise me like I was one of their own, THANK YOU. To my wife and kids…the future IS BRIGHTER than our past, and I couldn’t see myself taking on this chapter without you. To all of my teammates, coaches, TRAINERS, staff, my journey is a collection of experiences, and those of you that helped me along the way, THANK YOU! To all the fans and anybody else that inspired me, supported me, cheered for me, or even said good words about me, THANK YOU. “The greatest gift we can give is service to others” #Raiseaglass 🍷

A post shared by Shaun Livingston (@sdot1414) on Sep 13, 2019 at 8:30am PDT

Livingston’s career nearly ended 12 years due to a severe knee injury. While with the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2006-07 season, he suffered a gruesome knee injury after falling to the floor awkwardly.

“The [injuries] gave me a chance to find and prove to myself [and the world] that I wouldn’t be defined by my circumstances,” Livingston said. “With my time in the league what I will be most proud of is the fact that my character, values and faith were tested, and I persevered.”