Mike Taylor (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Michael Rene "Mike" Taylor (born January 21, 1986) is an American
professional basketball
player.
, Taylor played three seasons for Chipola College
(NJCAA-FCCAA, 2004-05 to 2005-06) and Iowa State University
(2006–07), leading the latter team in scoring with 16.0 points per game. However, he was dismissed from the team in July 2007 after a series of brushes with the law.
of the NBA Development League
, averaging 14.5 points per game in 39 games. Taylor was drafted 55th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft
by the Portland Trail Blazers
, becoming the first player in NBA history to be drafted out of the D-League. Portland acquired the 55th pick, used to select Taylor, from the Phoenix Suns
trade via the Indiana Pacers
. However, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
on draft night in exchange for a future second-round draft pick, and signed with the team on July 15. Taylor also has outstanding jumping ability, and at 6'1, his dunks, pre-game or in game, made him a fan favorite. On March 25, 2009 he scored a NBA career high 35 points at Madison Square Garden versus the Knicks. The Los Angeles Clippers
waived Taylor on July 31, 2009.
on November 20, 2009. He was brought to serve as a replacement for Maurice Bailey
, who was released.
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
College basketball
CollegiatelyCollege basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
, Taylor played three seasons for Chipola College
Chipola College
Chipola College is a state college located in Marianna, Florida, USA. Chipola College is a member institution of the Florida College System.The College was named for the Chipola River, which is located less than a mile from the campus...
(NJCAA-FCCAA, 2004-05 to 2005-06) and Iowa State University
Iowa State University
Iowa State University of Science and Technology, more commonly known as Iowa State University , is a public land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa, United States. Iowa State has produced astronauts, scientists, and Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, along with a host of...
(2006–07), leading the latter team in scoring with 16.0 points per game. However, he was dismissed from the team in July 2007 after a series of brushes with the law.
NBA
During 2007–08, he played for the Idaho StampedeIdaho Stampede
The Idaho Stampede is an American basketball team that plays in the NBA Development League. The team is based in the Boise, Idaho, area and as of 2005 plays at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise. The team was founded as a member of the Continental Basketball Association in 1997 and was league runner-up...
of the NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
, averaging 14.5 points per game in 39 games. Taylor was drafted 55th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
by the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
, becoming the first player in NBA history to be drafted out of the D-League. Portland acquired the 55th pick, used to select Taylor, from the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
trade via the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
. However, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
on draft night in exchange for a future second-round draft pick, and signed with the team on July 15. Taylor also has outstanding jumping ability, and at 6'1, his dunks, pre-game or in game, made him a fan favorite. On March 25, 2009 he scored a NBA career high 35 points at Madison Square Garden versus the Knicks. The Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
waived Taylor on July 31, 2009.
Europe
Taylor signed a contract until the end of the 2009/2010 season with Serbian Red Star BelgradeKK Crvena zvezda
Košarkaški klub Crvena zvezda is a professional basketball club based in Belgrade, Serbia. Its name Crvena zvezda means Red Star and it's part of the Red Star Belgrade sports society ....
on November 20, 2009. He was brought to serve as a replacement for Maurice Bailey
Maurice Bailey
Maurice Edward "Mo" Bailey is an American-Jamaican professional basketball player. He is a point guard.-High school and college career:...
, who was released.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
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| align="left" | Career
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| 51 || 5 || 15.1 || .412 || .325 || .691 || 1.7 || 2.1 || .7 || .0 || 5.7