Education
Howard School of Academics and Technology.
Howard School of Academics and Technology.
A 6"9" small forward from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Johnny Taylor was selected 17th overall in the 1997 National Basketball Association Draft by the Orlando Magic. In his brief National Basketball Association career he played with the Magic (1997-1998 and 1999-1900) and the Denver Nuggets (1998-1900). His last appearance in an National Basketball Association game was in April 2000.
He was under contract for a brief period with Chicago Bulls (2000 preseason) and Portland Trail Blazers (2001 preseason), but has not played in National Basketball Association games for these clubs.
He has played professionally in Italy for Adecco Milano (2000–2001) and in the Philippine Basketball Association. Taylor later played professionally in Bahrain.