Willie Taylor (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | LeMoyne–Owen (1965–1969) |
| NBA draft | 1969: 2nd round, 28th overall pick |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Position | Center |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Willie J. Taylor is an American former
Playing career
Taylor played basketball at Henry High School in
Taylor was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 28th overall pick in the 1969 NBA draft.[3] He was drafted at the recommendation of a 76ers scout who saw him play at the 1969 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament where he recorded 25 points and 22 rebounds in a game.[1] 76ers head coach and general manager, Jack Ramsay, considered taking Taylor in the first round – ultimately choosing Bud Ogden – and claimed that "he could be the biggest sleeper in the draft."[4] Taylor signed a one-year deal with the 76ers on June 29, 1969,[1] but never played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Personal life
Taylor became a reverend.[5] He had three children with his wife, Cassie, who died in 2014 after 44 years of marriage.[5]
References
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Alumni Award to Cager" (PDF). The Tri-State Defender. June 14, 1969. p. 12. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ Rappaport, Max (May 29, 2003). "Draft Pick History". NBA.com. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "CASSIE TAYLOR Obituary". Legacy. Retrieved October 22, 2023.