Former Warriors guard Shaun Livingston was born in Peoria, Illinois.
He won two state titles at Peoria Central High School, was named Illinois Mr. Basketball, played in the McDonald's All-American Game and was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft.
The 34-year-old is a three-time NBA champion.
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And over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Livingston had a street named after him in his hometown.
As Zach Hatcher of CentralIllinoisProud.com writes:
The newly dedicated sign is on a section of North Street near Livingston’s alma mater. The NBA star says he is humbled for the opportunity.
“I don’t take this opportunity for granted, I know any decisions that I could have made could have led me down the wrong path and hopefully I was a light every time I came back to Peoria was to try to inspire the youth and let them know that there is more out there,” said Livingston.
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Nobody is more deserving of this honor than Livingston, whose career nearly came to an end following a devastating knee injury in February 2007.
Congratulations, Shaun. We all hope that retirement life is treating you very well.