Determination and vision are what drive Shaun Livingston on and off the basketball court. This NBA first round draft pick for the Los Angeles Clippers leaped straight out of Peoria Central High School in Illinois into the world of professional basketball. Shaun Livingston's great ball handling skills played an integral part of the Clipper's best season in franchise history.

"The future we want will not happen by itself. It will happen only with conscious effort, creativity and innovation on the part of all of us" said Shaun when asked about the foundation and its vision. "I am thankful for the assistance and guidance I received in my youth. I believe I am living my dream because of the impact that a strong community had on my life. I am grateful - and from my gratitude I choose to play a part in assisting and guiding other youth".

With the same ambitious vision that carried him to the NBA, Shaun established the Shaun Livingston Foundation as the "fulfillment of my goal to give back". "I believe that we create the future we want by the possibilities we choose to envision" said Livingston. "I am thoroughly convinced that as we come together and build a strong community, the possibilities are endless for our youth today."

This 6 foot 7 inch point guard has been marked as 'someone to watch' and rightly so, however, not just on the basketball court. Shaun’s passionate desire is to support and enrich the lives of underserved youth mark this caring young man as more than just a talented athlete. By partnering with organizations that implement community-based programs focusing on character building, academic excellence, physical and mental health, volunteerism, career planning and leadership development, the Shaun Livingston Foundation aims to create an environment where youth can achieve personal victories, develop self-confidence, and learn to nurture their unique dreams for success.

For stats and more information about Shaun's NBA career, please visit www.nba.com/playerfile/shaun_livingston .