<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>LOS ANGELES -- Clippers point guard Shaun Livingston dislocated his left knee cap and had to be wheeled off the court on a stretcher during Monday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats. Several media outlets reported he is out for the season. The three-year veteran was driving to the basket on a fast break and went up from a layup. He missed the shot and came down hard on his left foot in a contorted manner and collapsed in obvious pain as the Staples Center crowd of 18,442 grew hushed. Play continued for another 18 seconds before Livingston was placed on a stretcher. "When he landed, I thought it was his ankle," coach Mike Dunleavy said. "But when he hit the floor, you could see that his knee was dislocated and he was in tremendous pain." Livingston remained in the arena for X-rays, which were negative, then was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Dr. Steven Shimoyama, one of the Clippers' team physicians, said he had to pop Livingston's knee cap back into place to alleviate the pain. "The prognosis is still uncertain because we don't yet know the extent of his injury," the doctor added. "In our preliminary inspection, it does not appear that he had damage. But you need an anteriogram [an injection of dye into the arteries in Livingston's leg]to be sure. Then he'll probably get an MRI." Livingston, who was picked fourth overall by the Clippers in the 2004 draft out of high school, has been hampered by injuries and has yet to play a full season in the NBA. He missed 39 games during his rookie season because of a dislocated right knee, and another 12 that season because of torn cartilage in his right shoulder. Last season he sat out the first 21 games with a stress reaction in his lower back. "I love that kid," teammate Cuttino Mobley said. "It's a tough thing to happen to him -- not only for the team, but also for our fans. He is really special." Livingston, who has been sharing the point guard duties with 37-year-old Sam Cassell, missed two games in January with a sprained right ankle. He entered the Charlotte game averaging 9.5 points and 5.2 assists. Livingston had a career-high 14 assists in Saturday's 103-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors. "He was playing well," Elton Brand said following the Clippers' 100-93 victory. "He just had one of his best games of the season against Golden State, so it was really disappointing. After he got injured, it was on the back of everyone's mind. We wanted to pull it out, even though it was a downer with Shaun going down the way he did."</div>http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2781003This isnt good news for the Clippers as they are trying to get that 7th or 8th seed. Livingston is one of their better players and has a great future in front of him. This season he has really been playing well. He's averaged 9 and 5 thus far in the season. I think this kind of injury could keep the Clips out of the playoffs. I really didnt think they could make it with a healthy Livingston, and just dont like their chances now.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ Feb 27 2007, 03:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Wow, the Clippers are having a disappointing season, huh?</div> Man, it's terrible. They started off horribly, they have had too many major injuries (Kaman, Cassell, not Livingston). This is terrible for the Clippers, but I feel bad for Shaun. He has been injury prone his whole career. I understand this was a freak accident, this has nothing to do with him being "fragile," but this is just another set back for the kid. He has all the potential in the world, I hope he can recover and fulfill that potential. If Cassell gets hurt or gets fatigued, they are screwed.
Yeah, this is horrible for them. I saw the video of the injury and the picture of the dislocated knee cap... and let me tell you, it was graphic... hopefully it won't mess him up too much down the line.
God that was terrible.. He was shouting in agony, and it looked awful... I hope he recovers well and lives up to the potential next season..
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'm not suprised if he is out for his CAREER! That HURTS!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDrA0bWPlhU
ouch. I watched the vid in the Media Section and it looked awful. He landed so awkwardly. I feel bad for this kid. Hope you get well soon.
This was a Joe Theismanesque injury, I really feel for Clippers fans. This kid was you're future point guard and done for the rest of the season how about maybe done for his career? MCL, ACL, broken kneecap? Jesus christ, I feel bad for that kid as well as you Clippers fans. I hope he can make a return because this is just a tragedy.
I don't think he will be playing 100% anymore in his career. He REALLY F*cked up his leg by landing on it with all his weight. Wouldn't be surprised to see his career done.Get well Shaun.
Poor fella, he has all the potential in the world to become a great player in the years to come. I really hope that his NBA career won't end.
The good news is, he's young, even if it takes him 5 years(worst case scenario) to completely recover, he still wouldn't have reached his prime yet.
