Los Angeles, CA (Best E Casino) - Los Angeles Clippers guard Shaun Livingston suffered a horrific knee injury less than four minutes into the first quarter of Monday's game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Livingston was driving for a layup when he landed awkwardly on his left knee, which bent backwards with the kneecap protruding to the side. He remained on the floor for a few minutes before being put on a stretcher and wheeled off the court with 8:10 remaining in the quarter.

Livingston was diagnosed with a dislocated left kneecap.

The fourth overall selection in the 2004 NBA draft, came into Monday's game averaging 9.5 points and 5.2 assists per contest.