January 12, 200422 yr Thought you guys might be interested in this since he's been talked about before on this site. This is from ESPN's Chad Ford. Shaun Livingston, PG, Peoria, Illinois The facts: 6-7, 180 The skinny: When the best point guard in the country also happens to be 6-foot-7, talk of making a jump to the NBA is inevitable. The thing about Livingston is that, despite his size, he's a pure point guard with amazing court vision and a real flair to his game. He snuck down to Hoops Gym in Chicago this summer to play with several NBA players, and word was he more than held his own. While fans will love his artistry with the basketball, scouts adore that he plays that way without being prone to turnovers. Think Jalen Rose without the selfishness. Livingston has committed to Duke, but sources claim he'll come out if he's projected to go in the lottery. Right now scouts have him right on the fence, but a strong workout or two could easily get him in.
January 12, 200422 yr That would be awesome, at least he wont go to Duke. Probably good he didnt choose Illinois then, just to tease us. Kind of like Villaneuva.
January 12, 200422 yr Author I'll be going to see him play West Aurora @ Northwestern on 2/21. I have a feeling you'll only be making that trip if he lets you off his nuts for the day...
January 12, 200422 yr Author Orlando will prob pick him and say he's da next Reece Gaines. Don't give up on Reece yet. I followed him closely during his career in Louisville and he still has a bright future ahead of him in the league. He's lost his confidence right now and they've stashed him on the IL. I wouldn't expect much out of him the rest of this year, but he'll be solid in the future.
January 13, 200422 yr I have a feeling you'll only be making that trip if he lets you off his nuts for the day... :finger
January 13, 200422 yr Don't give up on Reece yet. I followed him closely during his career in Louisville and he still has a bright future ahead of him in the league. He's lost his confidence right now and they've stashed him on the IL. I wouldn't expect much out of him the rest of this year, but he'll be solid in the future. It bugs me that Orlando isn't givin him playin time at the moment. They ain't gonna make da playoffs, they mite as well trade Howard, and giv Pachulia, Gaines and Gooden more playin time. I really like the look of Keith Bogans though.
January 13, 200422 yr Author It bugs me that Orlando isn't givin him playin time at the moment. They ain't gonna make da playoffs, they mite as well trade Howard, and giv Pachulia, Gaines and Gooden more playin time. I really like the look of Keith Bogans though. Reece will end up a better player than Bogans. He's bigger, a better shooter and is a better defensive player. The Magic killed Reece's confidence and now he's just sitting at the end of the bench in a suit each night waiting for someone to go down so that he might have a chance at some clock again.
January 16, 200422 yr There was an aritcle on Orlando's local paper today bout Reece Gaines, and why they ain't playin him. The GM Gabriel thinks he can't make it as a point guard in this league, Way back in training camp, Gaines' struggles were apparent. He had trouble shooting and handling the ball, and his confidence eroded.
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