Jeffery Taylor is Charlotte Bobcats pick in 2nd round of NBA Draft
When Jeffery Taylor decided to leave Sweden for New Mexico six years ago, he didn’t know the journey would lead him to Charlotte.
But Taylor’s decision to pursue his basketball career in the United States made him the first pick in the second round of the NBA draft Thursday night, giving the Charlotte Bobcats a 6-foot, 7-inch small forward with a strong defensive presence.
Taylor is the son of Jeff Taylor, who played briefly for the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons before moving to Sweden where he played professionally and stayed. It was his father’s legacy at Hobbs High in Hobbs, N.M., that led the younger Taylor to leave Norrkoping, Sweden and his five siblings to play basketball in the United States.
He moved in with his grandmother in Hobbs and eventually led the school to the state championship, averaging more than 30 points per game. It was enough to earn him scholarship offers from Vanderbilt, Texas, Arizona, Kentucky and Gonzaga. He chose to join the Commodores.
Re: Jeffery Taylor is Charlotte Bobcats pick in 2nd round of NBA Draft
I've played with Jeff for the Swedish youth national team and the guy is amazing. Even at a young age he was outstanding and no one else in our age group were close to his abilities, he was always way better than anyone else no matter what age he was at. Always stood out but he wasn't really tall when we were younger, I was taller than him by a good margin so the length came a little later but he was always crazy athletic.
I am surprised that he made it this far but at the same time not, he had great genetics, his dad played in the NBA and he practiced his butt off. Killer combination.
Probably the most humble people with actual great skillset in something that I've met, no cockiness or ignorance towards anyone. He's a great guy and I am genuinely really happy for him.
Jonas was also cool but that guy is some what of a dickhead but Jeff, no, he is a great person.
Re: Jeffery Taylor is Charlotte Bobcats pick in 2nd round of NBA Draft
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Originally Posted by millwad
I've played with Jeff for the Swedish youth national team and the guy is amazing. Even at a young age he was outstanding and no one else in our age group were close to his abilities, he was always way better than anyone else no matter what age he was at. Always stood out but he wasn't really tall when we were younger, I was taller than him by a good margin so the length came a little later but he was always crazy athletic.
I am surprised that he made it this far but at the same time not, he had great genetics, his dad played in the NBA and he practiced his butt off. Killer combination.
Probably the most humble people with actual great skillset in something that I've met, no cockiness or ignorance towards anyone. He's a great guy and I am genuinely really happy for him.
Jonas was also cool but that guy is some what of a dickhead but Jeff, no, he is a great person.
Thanks for that great post. I'm very high on Taylor and I expect he'll have everyone calling him a steal at 31.
Jeffery Taylor is Charlotte Bobcats pick in 2nd round of NBA Draft
