Inside Peoria native Shaun Livingston's rise to power in NBA circles
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PEORIA — Shaun Livingston went from Peoria to the NBA and multiple championships, and on Tuesday, he arrived with a place among basketball's most powerful people.
The former Peoria High School star, who led the prep team to two IHSA state championships, has been appointed executive vice president, player relations & head of elite youth, by the National Basketball Players Association.
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In addition to his focus on the growth of the NBPA's elite youth vertical, this newly expanded role positions Livingston as the key player advisor to NBPA executive director David Kelly and the NBPA Executive Committee.
Livingston is tasked with driving player participation and ensuring that every major organizational decision continues to keep players at the center, in his role as leadership inner circle.
“Shaun is uniquely positioned to drive our efforts to deepen player engagement and relationships,” said Kelly, in an NBPA release. “With Shaun and more former players stepping into key roles, alongside a dedicated senior executive team, the NBPA has the right foundation to serve our members on every front.”
Livingston went right from high school to the NBA as the fourth overall pick by the L.A. Clippers in the 2004 NBA Draft. He went on to a 14-year career, including three championship seasons with the Golden State Warriors dynasty.
He moved into a front office role with the Warriors in 2020. For the last two years he has spearheaded the NBPA’s elite youth initiatives while serving as a trusted advisor to former NBPA executive director Andre Iguodala.
“Throughout my playing career and my time in the front office, my priority has always been supporting the brotherhood,” Livingston said. “After years of improving our player relationships, our collective is stronger than it has ever been.
"I’m honored to step into this expanded role alongside David and the Executive Committee to continue driving player engagement and making sure their voices are leading the conversation.”
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