| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 11, 1951 Greenville, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Greenville (Greenville, South Carolina) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1974: 4th round, 55th overall pick |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1977 | Partizan |
Lawyer "Butch" Taylor (born February 11, 1951) is an American retired professional basketball player.
Professional career
In the 1974 NBA draft, Taylor was selected 55th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. On 13 September 1974, Taylor signed a multi-year contract with 76ers.
Taylor joined KK Partizan in the 1976–77 season. He was the first foreign basketball player in Yugoslavia,[1] and was signed solely for European competition, as foreign players were not eligible to play in the Yugoslav federal league.[2]
References
- ↑ "Од Тејлора до Робертса". Новости.
- ↑ Stankovic, Vladimir (June 9, 2020). "101 Greats: Kamil Brabenec". Euroleague Basketball. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
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