NBA Rumors: Livingston Could Sweetly Wrap Up Career With Clippers

Shaun Livingston remains without a team although there is bound to be some NBA team who will pick him up this summer. The 33-year-old was recently waived by the Golden State Warriors although critics feel that the three-time NBA champion still has some left in the tank at least for one more season.

After stints with various teams, Livingston finally found a home on the Dubs roster. But following the Warriors demise during the 2018-19 NBA Finals, Golden State decided to unload some players in what unofficially seems like a rebuilding of sorts. Much of this was covered in a previous post. The Warriors face big odds heading into next season with the departure of Kevin Durant (to the Brooklyn Nets) and Klay Thompson likely to miss a large chunk (if not the entire) 2019-20 NBA season.

Looking at what Livingston brings, a return to Los Angeles would make sense. He was the 4th overall pick of the 2004 NBA Draft by the Clippers and most know that infamous leg injury that many thought would end his pro basketball career. Instead, the 6-foot-7 cager worked his way back to shape and became one of the league's reliable sixth man.

It could be the same scenario if Livingston does return to the Los Angeles Clippers. And according to Dave Reynolds of the Journal Star, the 14-year veteran considers is an ideal fit if Doc Rivers and company do consider adding him to the roster.

“That would be a part of coming full circle. But it has to work on their end. If there’s a spot, an opportunity, that would probably make the most sense. There’s been some interest (on the Clippers’ part). It’s about whether they’re ready to pull the trigger,” said Livingston.

As of this writing, the Clippers do have two roster spots open. Seeing how the team needs a reliable backup guard to quarterback the second unit, Livingston should be a great fit if he is given the call. There are younger guys in the mix like Terrence Mann who could fill the role although going with a tested veteran can reap benefits. That includes seeing Livingston mentor the young guys like other teams.

At 33, Livingston should be good for one to two more years. And if his next stint does end up to be his last, it would be a sweet end for the NBA veteran ending his career with the same team that selected him back in 2004.