Brian Taylor (basketball) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
| Born | June 9, 1951 Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Perth Amboy (Perth Amboy, New Jersey) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Princeton (1970–1972) |
| NBA Draft | 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick: 23rd overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Pro career | 1972–1982 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1976 | New York Nets |
| 1976–1977 | Kansas City Kings |
| 1977–1978 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1978–1982 | San Diego Clippers |
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| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,868 (13.1 ppg) |
| Assists | 2,478 (4.1 apg) |
| Steals | 1,106 (2.1 spg) |
Brian Dwight Taylor (born June 9, 1951) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was known for playing in two major leagues: the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Brian played for teams like the New York Nets, Kansas City Kings, Denver Nuggets, and San Diego Clippers.
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Brian Taylor's Basketball Journey
Brian Taylor was a talented 6-foot-2-inch point guard. He played college basketball at Princeton University. In 1972, the Seattle SuperSonics picked him in the second round of the 1972 NBA draft.
Starting in the ABA
Instead of joining the NBA right away, Brian began his professional career in the ABA. He played four seasons for the New York Nets. During his time in the ABA, he was chosen to play in two ABA All-Star Games. He also helped the Nets win two ABA championships in 1974 and 1976. In 1973, he was named the ABA Rookie of the Year.
Moving to the NBA
In 1976, the New York Nets joined the NBA. Brian Taylor was then traded to the Kansas City Kings. He had a great season in 1976–77, scoring a career-high 17 points per game. He also played for the Denver Nuggets and the San Diego Clippers. A serious injury ended his playing career in 1982.
Three-Point Line Pioneer
In the 1979–80 NBA season, the NBA started using the three-point line for the first time. Brian Taylor was a leader in this new era. He made the most three-point shots in the league that season, with a total of 90.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Brian Taylor moved into the world of education.
Business and Education
In 2012, Brian was hired by Great Hearts Academies. He became the executive director of Teleos Preparatory Academy in Phoenix, Arizona. This shows his dedication to helping young people learn and grow.
Family Life
Brian Taylor's son, Bryce, also played basketball. Bryce was a guard for the Oregon Ducks college team.
See also
In Spanish: Brian Taylor para niños
