Shaun Livingston retires from NBA after 15-year career

Former Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston has decided to ride into the sunset and call it a career.

The 34-year old formally announced his decision to retire from basketball on Friday.

“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.” said Livingston in an emotional Instagram post.

“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.”

Livingston averaged 6.3 points, 3.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds over a span of 833 combined games with the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets and Warriors from 2004-2019.

He leaves the game as a three-time NBA champion, and a role model for those who are forced to overcome major obstacles to reach their peak.