He played college basketball for the LeMoyne–Owen Magicians and was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 28th overall pick of the 1969 NBA draft.

[3] He was drafted at the recommendation of a 76ers scout who saw him play at the 1969 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament where he recorded 25 points and 22 rebounds in a game.

[1] 76ers head coach and general manager, Jack Ramsay, considered taking Taylor in the first round – ultimately choosing Bud Ogden – and claimed that "he could be the biggest sleeper in the draft.

"[4] Taylor signed a one-year deal with the 76ers on June 29, 1969,[1] but only played sparingly in two exhibition games.

[5] He was waived by the 76ers on September 28, 1969, as the team's final roster cut before the start of the 1969–70 NBA season.