Shaun Livingston to the Thunder?

by Steve Perrin on Mar 31, 2009 8:15 AM PDT in News Comment 11 comments

According to SBNation's Thunder blog, Welcome to Loud City, Oklahoma City is planning to have former Clipper Shaun Livingston make the hour drive from Tulsa to OKC and join the NBA team. If it turns out to be true, there's little doubt that Livingston would close out the season with the Thunder and would therefore be with them for the Clippers' season finale on April 15th in Staples Center.

I haven't seen this call up verified anywhere, but Scott from Ridiculous Upside thinks it makes sense, as do I. I assume we're just waiting for some paperwork to get processed. [Note by ClipperSteve, 03/31/09 2:15 PM PDT ] It's official now. Not only that, they've actually signed Livingston to a multi-year deal. The story does not include any details of Livingston's contract.

The Thunder may be looking for the inside track on Liv's services next year. He makes some sense for them - Westbrook is a small scoring guard really, while Shaun is a big point guard. Outside shooting would be a big issue with that backcourt, but defensively, if Shaun can get all the way back, they could be monstrous. If they get comfortable that he's OK, they've got tons of cap space and probably wouldn't mind handing him a small guaranteed contract before he hits the open market this summer.

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Good for Shaun...

I would have like it more if he would have taken the Clips offer…but he, much like everyone else, thought the BD would have a monster season, so he’d get little to no run so he chose for greener pastures. I still think he is too thin for the NBA and needs to bulk up as well as improve his outside shooting, since his speed may not be there ever again.

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by Lawler's Law on Mar 31, 2009 8:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just so ya know

It’s confirmed.

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by Scott Schroeder on Mar 31, 2009 9:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Scott

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by Steve Perrin on Mar 31, 2009 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Salary wise

Livingston should’ve taken the Clips offer… on the organizational stand point, however, he most definitely made the right choice by leaving.

"This kid is the best new talent in the league right now, and I don't care who else you mention." -Suns Coach, Alvin Gentry, on Clippers rookie sensation, Eric Gordon.

by cliptakular on Mar 31, 2009 9:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry but Livingston is done...

by Newtybar on Mar 31, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sam Presti disagrees

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by Steve Perrin on Mar 31, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree as well...

I broke the news early yesterday, and have seen him in action quite a bit this past month with the 66ers. While he’s still got a long way to go, he has at times looked like a brilliant passer, and came in with the attitude of being a team player, something the Thunder have been carefully piecing together. He’s still a bit erratic with his shooting and at times looked hesitant to shoot the ball. His upside is ridiculous, and this is easily a low-risk/high reward signing for the Thunder.

If he can have some success during the 9 remaining games, I look for OKC to move Watson in the offseason and focus Livingstons progression in the summer. He may never live up to the potential he once had, but there is no reason he can’t develop into a long term role player in the NBA, especially if that role is dishing the ball.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on Mar 31, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good for shaun

although I hoped he would return to the clips he should get a chance to succeed.

In Gordon we trust

by bestclipfan on Mar 31, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah great for Shaun...

I would take a gimpy Shaun over Baron in a heartbeat.

by MichaelCage on Mar 31, 2009 10:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

I wish Shaun well.

"This kid is the best new talent in the league right now, and I don't care who else you mention." -Suns Coach, Alvin Gentry, on Clippers rookie sensation, Eric Gordon.

by cliptakular on Apr 1, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shaun's Thunder debut went very well....

He was the one bright spot in a terrible game against the Blazers. He shot 5-6 for 10 points, had a few boards and assists. He passed the ball extremely well, and mixed it up in the lane a few times which was really nice to see. If this was a sign of things to come, things are looking good for the future of Liv.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on Apr 5, 2009 8:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs