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Golden State Warriors: Breaking down Shaun Livingston’s best moments

By Connor Littler

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Shaun Livingston #34 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on January 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Shaun Livingston #34 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on January 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 18: Shaun Livingston #34 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 18, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Golden State Warriors Shaun Livingston (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Livingston Behind the Back to Klay in Transition

This play is straight after the last, starting at 0:45. This was in a regular-season game against the Philadelphia 76ers in 2017. The Warriors have always been a dominant team in transition, with Livingston as one of the best.

He always seems to make the right decision in those situations. This is no exception.

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He executes a beauty of a behind-the-back crossover to evade Ben Simmons before confusing J.J. Redick with a behind-the-back pass to Klay Thompson for the three.

Livingston’s Best Behind the Back to Jones

This highlight came at 0:59 in the video. This came last season in the regular season against the Los Angeles Lakers. Livingston starts down in the weak side dunker’s spot just on the edge of the paint at the baseline.

He makes a cut that we are seeing more and more of in modern basketball. He cuts behind his man to the opposite dunker’s spot. His man can’t see him because he is focused on helping on any potential cuts or drives from other players.

This means that Livingston is open for the pass from Curry. Both the defenders in the paint go directly to Livingston and he expertly predicts that and fires off a quick behind-the-back bouncer to Damian Jones for the finish.

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