Saigon Heat adds Taylor to their roster

Saigon Heat (VBA) added to their roster 29-year old American guard Tyshawn Taylor (191-84kg-90, college: Kansas). He just played at Self Made (The Basketball Tournament) in the U.S.
In 2012 Taylor was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers (NBA) in second round (41st overall). The former University of Kansas standout is in his eighth season in pro basketball.
Taylor's team made it to the Venezuelan LPB Cup final in 2019.
He is quite experienced player. Taylor's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in nine different countries. Taylor tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in Israel (Maccabi Kiryat Gat), Italy (Benedetto XIV Cento and Reale Mutua Basket Torino), Puerto Rico (Atleticos and Indios), Russia (Dynamo Moscow), Turkey (Samsun and Ankara D.S.I.), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets), Venezuela (Guaros), D-League (Springfield A.) and NBA G League (Maine Red Claws).
On Taylor: Has outstanding quickness on the offensive and defensive ends. Puts a lot of pressure on the defense by pushing the ball up the court and attacking the rim Very quick with the ball in his hands Difficult to try to stay in front of.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : TYSHAWN TAYLOR, SAIGON HEAT, VIETNAMESE BASKETBALL, VIETNAMESE TRANSACTIONS, ASEAN LEAGUE