These Athletes Were On Hall Of Fame Paths Until Injuries Got In The Way

Shaun Livingston Was Bounced To The Bench After Blowing Up His Knee

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It’s a miracle that Shaun Livingston is still playing in the NBA in 2018. Taken with the fourth overall pick by the Clippers in 2004, he was a revelation on the court for the perennially bad team and looked to be on his way to a massive payday in 2007. That was until he missed a layup and landing awkwardly on his knee.

Nearly every ligament was torn, and Livingston was told his leg might have to be amputated. He very quickly went from future superstar to contemplating his NBA mortality. By the time he was cleared for basketball activities he was relegated to the bench, where he still plays from today.