Jimmie Taylor
Jimmie Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 3, 1995 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Known for | Playing for Dinamo București in the Liga Națională; collegiate basketball at Alabama |
Jimmie Taylor (born September 3, 1995) is a professional American basketball athlete currently competing for Dinamo București in the Liga Națională. He played collegiate basketball representing Alabama.
College career
During his tenure with the Alabama Crimson Tide, Taylor participated in 133 contests—ranking second in school history—and was a starter in 99 of those games. He posted averages of 4.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, concluding his college career sixth on Alabama’s all-time blocks list with a total of 205.
Sioux Falls Skyforce
Taylor entered the professional ranks when he was picked eighth in the second round of the 2017 NBA G League draft by the Sioux Falls Skyforce. In his first season as a pro, he recorded averages of 7.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks across 28 appearances.
Panionios
On September 20, 2018, Taylor inked a deal with Panionios competing in the Greek Basket League (GBL). His stint ended on February 4, 2019, due to disciplinary reasons, after contributing an average of 7 points and 5.3 rebounds over 16 games.
Spójnia Stargard
Taylor signed with Spójnia Stargard in the Polish Basketball League (PLK) on March 15, 2019, to complete the season. Over eight matches, he averaged 10.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks as Spójnia secured the 13th position in the PLK rankings.
Meralco Bolts
On June 14, 2019, Taylor joined the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association as an import replacement for Gani Lawal during the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup. After just one game—where he scored 13 points and collected 18 rebounds—he was released following Lawal’s return to the team.
Start Lublin
Taylor returned to the PLK by signing with Start Lublin on September 25, 2019. In a shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he posted averages of 9.4 points per game while ranking second in rebounds (8.7) and sixth in blocks (1.1) across 22 contests.
Chalons-Reims
On June 29, 2020, Taylor agreed to terms with Champagne Châlons-Reims Basket, competing in France’s top-tier league, LNB Pro A.
Return to Start Lublin
Taylor resumed his career with Start Lublin on June 29, 2021, marking his second tenure in the Polish Basketball League.