Livingston was expected to be release or rather Clippers would not make an offer. As you all know that there is a lot of good players coming out of this team for financial reasons. Shaun has knee surgeries last year and fully rehabilitated. The kid is only 22 and at 6'7" he definitely can have his game elevated to the next level.
Knee surgery is an UNDERSTATEMENT. Did you see his injury? It was nasty. I think you can find it on youtube. Talk about total reconstructive surgery. Just when the kid was getting into a groove. That was tragic to say the least.
I've wanted to get this kid in a Rockets uniform forever. But that injury was terrible. He tore every string in that knee. His frame is what probably breaks the deal for me. I don't know if that freak accident would have happened had he been thicker in the legs. It's like breaking a twig, then taping it back up together and using it for support.
It does not sound promising An NBA source said the Clippers aren't expected to make point guard Shaun Livingston a qualifying offer (the lowest starts at $5.8 million), making him an unrestricted free agent July 1. With major knee concerns, it's unknown if Livingston will ever play again. According to the source, Livingston can't work out back-to-back days and still needs 90 minutes of therapy before doing noncontact drills. Livingston's career isn't over yet and there's even speculation he could play forward if he no longer has the quickness to play point guard. DD
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Well generally younger players have a good chance of returning. Look a McGahee's injury, it was as bad if not worse! Especially for a NFL running back. He seems to have recovered well and is a productive back. The only things that I would be weary of are chronic arthritis and tendonitis but they can be treated. I say bring him in and take a look.
Livingston missed 39 games in his rookie season becuase of his right knee which he dislocated. Both his knees are bad.
Tracy McGrady's back says that Livingston's knees are fragile. No thanks to signing Livingstonbut good luck to the young guy. I hope he somehow heals and has a prosperous career I just wouldn't put my money on it.
Just looking at his body his first two years in the league he needed to go to college for a couple of years. He's a tough luck loser of fate in that if he had just been born 2 years later the one-and-done rule would have forced him to spend a year in college putting some meat on his bones. Think about it; Kevin Durant couldn't bench 185 AFTER his year at Texas. You think Durant would have survived jumping straight to the NBA? Shaun Livingston should be a lesson to all high school and college prospects wanting to go the NBA ASAP. So much about his career would have been different had he spent a year or two at Duke.
That's what KG said! just kidding around... I agree with your point though. even KG is too skinny for his own good. Durant as well. Spending at least 2 years in college would benefit both the NBA and NCAA. NCAA gets to create and keep potential household names, which keeps their games that more exciting. NBA gets polished rookies that would translate to a better overall game.
Well I wasn't supporting the one-and-done rule as a general restriction, I mean, look at Lebron, that guy could have played in the NBA at 16. But for highly talented prospects that are still long and thin, they need to look at the NBA like football players look at the NFL. As for the one-and-done rule, I think it sucks. It's hurt the college game in that now only the Calipari's and Roy Williamses and Rick Pitino's and Bob Hugginses and big-ass schools with hustler-booster-recruiting-coaches has any chance at a natl championship. The one-and-dones define the college basketball landscape. At the same time, there should be a method to allow those who are good enough to go to the NBA out of high school to do so, while protecting the kids who need further development and the basketball programs that nurture them. I really like Bilas' suggestion that they do it like baseball does, where you can enter the draft either as a high school graduate or after your third year in college but not in between. Most kids will know immediately into which group they fall, and those that do not can put their names in the draft without signing and agent and go to college if they don't get selected.
Wow, didn't see this coming. The Clippers either feel: 1. He's done. or 2. They are gambling that they can re-sign him for less then tender. I would be extremely interested in signing this kid up. Before the injury he had game and plenty of potential. I'd gamble on him unless his physical showed that his knee damage was going to doom him.
Best of luck to the guy but he's always been overrated and now he has not one but TWO bad knees. Furthermore, he never had a steady jump shot to begin with even when he was pre-injury "good".
http://www.boston.com/sports/basket.../2008/06/09/this_wolve_joins_the_pack/?page=2 Last year the Clippers didn't pick up a team option on their russian lottery pick. They signed him to a non-guaranteed contract instead.
I would say he's done. Plus, as PG's go, we need someone who can make a 3, I dont think Livingston has made one in his life!!
I can compare him to TJ. He is not a great shooter, he can play but I don't think he is the right option for us. And his health is a big issue
I tend to believe in medical competitive advantage. Get Dr. Andrews to give him a thourough knee exam and get a idea. Based on what he says, do a contract. The guy at his size and skill set is worth a really good look and test drive. He has a very high iq and a great feel for the game when playing the point. His decision making is very,very good for a young guy. U could actually play the guy as either the point or point forward type so he gives u versitility. U could offer the lle or even the te and run him with the 2nd unit with say a ricky davis and another non ballhadling scoring type.
Man after that injury, I'm scared to even watch him play. Imagine having him and TJ Ford in a Rockets uni too. The thought of Livingston, Ford, and TMac colliding.... *shiver*
