Brian Taylor G
Height: 6-2 (188cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84kg)
Born: Jun 9, 1951 (74 years old)
Hometown: Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1972 Round 2, Pick 10, Seattle SuperSonics
Pre-Draft Team: Princeton (Jr)
High School: Perth Amboy High School (Perth Amboy, New Jersey)
All-NBA Defensive 2nd
Brian Taylor Opponents
Opponents Statistics & Data Below
| Player | Team(s) | League(s) | Season(s) | GP | PTS | REB | AST | W's | L's | Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Robinson | Suns, Wizards, Jazz | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 22 | 20.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 9 | 59.1% | Compare |
| Dennis Johnson | Suns, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 22 | 16.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 15 | 7 | 68.2% | Compare |
| Jamaal Wilkes | Warriors, Lakers | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 21 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 10 | 52.4% | Compare |
| Alvan Adams | Suns | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 21 | 16.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 9 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Rich Kelley | Nets, Suns, Jazz | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 21 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 9 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Lakers | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 20 | 25.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 8 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Dan Issel | Nuggets | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 20 | 24.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 7 | 65.0% | Compare |
| Alvin Scott | Suns | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 20 | 5.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12 | 8 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Adrian Dantley | Pacers, Lakers, Jazz, Braves | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 19 | 24.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 7 | 12 | 36.8% | Compare |
| Alex English | Nuggets, Pacers, Bucks | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 19 | 17.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 9 | 52.6% | Compare |
| Fred Brown | SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 19 | 14.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 10 | 47.4% | Compare |
| Norm Nixon | Lakers | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 19 | 13.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 8 | 57.9% | Compare |
| Jim Chones | Cavaliers, Lakers, Wizards | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 19 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 6 | 68.4% | Compare |
| John Johnson | Rockets, SuperSonics | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 19 | 11.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 11 | 42.1% | Compare |
| Sonny Parker | Warriors | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 19 | 10.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 12 | 36.8% | Compare |
| Allan Bristow | Mavericks, Spurs, Jazz | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 19 | 9.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 13 | 31.6% | Compare |
| Tom Henderson | Hawks, Rockets, Wizards | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 19 | 7.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 11 | 42.1% | Compare |
| Walter Davis | Suns | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 18 | 19.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 7 | 61.1% | Compare |
| Jack Sikma | SuperSonics | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 18 | 18.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 10 | 44.4% | Compare |
| Wally Walker | Trail Blazers, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 18 | 6.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 11 | 38.9% | Compare |
| Clifford Ray | Warriors | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 18 | 5.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Jim Brewer | Cavaliers, Lakers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 18 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 13 | 5 | 72.2% | Compare |
| Tom Owens | Rockets, Pacers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 17 | 12.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 6 | 64.7% | Compare |
| Kermit Washington | Lakers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 17 | 12.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 8 | 52.9% | Compare |
| Moses Malone | Rockets | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 16 | 25.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | Compare |
| David Thompson | Nuggets | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 16 | 25.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 6 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Calvin Murphy | Rockets | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 16 | 17.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 9 | 43.8% | Compare |
| Bob Gross | Trail Blazers | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 16 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 6 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Bill Robinzine | Mavericks, Jazz, Kings | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 16 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 7 | 56.3% | Compare |
| Joe C. Meriweather | Hawks, Knicks, Kings, Jazz | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 16 | 10.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 8 | 50.0% | Compare |
| T.R. Dunn | Nuggets, Trail Blazers | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 16 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 5 | 68.8% | Compare |
| Elvin Hayes | Rockets, Wizards | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 15 | 21.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Gus Williams | Warriors, SuperSonics | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 15 | 16.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | Compare |
| Junior Bridgeman | Bucks | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 15 | 16.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | Compare |
| Purvis Short | Warriors | NBA | 4: 1978-79 to 1981-82 | 15 | 15.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | Compare |
| John Lucas | Warriors, Rockets, Wizards | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 15 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 10 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Michael Cooper | Lakers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 15 | 10.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 5 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Ernie Grunfeld | Bucks, Kings | NBA | 4: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 15 | 9.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | Compare |
| Sam Lacey | Nets, Kings | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 15 | 9.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 5 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Ben Poquette | Pistons, Jazz | NBA | 4: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 15 | 9.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Billy Paultz | Rockets, Spurs | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 15 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | Compare |
| Don Buse | Pacers, Suns | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 15 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | Compare |
| Gus Gerard | Nuggets, Kings, Braves | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 15 | 5.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 6 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Mike Gale | Warriors, Trail Blazers, Spurs | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 15 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 4 | 73.3% | Compare |
| Lloyd Walton | Bucks, Kings | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 15 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 8 | 46.7% | Compare |
| Otis Birdsong | Kings | NBA | 4: 1977-78 to 1980-81 | 14 | 20.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | Compare |
| Bernard King | Warriors, Nets, Jazz | NBA | 4: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 14 | 19.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 9 | 35.7% | Compare |
| Brian Winters | Bucks | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 14 | 14.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Lonnie Shelton | Knicks, SuperSonics | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 14 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Ricky Sobers | Bulls, Pacers, Suns | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 14 | 11.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Bob Wilkerson | Bulls, Cavaliers, Nuggets, SuperSonics | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 14 | 10.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 7 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Leon Douglas | Pistons, Kings | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 14 | 8.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | Compare |
| Coby Dietrick | Bulls, Spurs | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 14 | 7.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Mark Landsberger | Bulls, Lakers | NBA | 4: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 14 | 7.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Jeff Cook | Suns | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 14 | 6.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 4 | 71.4% | Compare |
| Paul Griffin | Spurs, Jazz | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 14 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 6 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Paul Silas | Nuggets, SuperSonics | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 14 | 4.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | Compare |
| Scott Lloyd | Mavericks, Bucks | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 14 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 10 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Joel Kramer | Suns | NBA | 4: 1978-79 to 1981-82 | 14 | 3.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | Compare |
| Magic Johnson | Lakers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 13 | 20.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10 | 3 | 76.9% | Compare |
| Scott Wedman | Kings | NBA | 4: 1977-78 to 1980-81 | 13 | 18.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 5 | 61.5% | Compare |
| Artis Gilmore | Bulls | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 13 | 18.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 8 | 5 | 61.5% | Compare |
| Robert Parish | Celtics, Warriors | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 13 | 15.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | Compare |
| Jim Paxson | Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 13 | 14.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 5 | 61.5% | Compare |
| Robert Reid | Rockets | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 13 | 11.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | Compare |
| Mike Bratz | Cavaliers, Suns, Spurs | NBA | 5: 1977-78 to 1981-82 | 13 | 10.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | Compare |
| Dave Robisch | Cavaliers, Nuggets, Pacers, Lakers | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 13 | 10.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 7 | 46.2% | Compare |
| Quinn Buckner | Bucks | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 13 | 9.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | Compare |
| Tom LaGarde | Mavericks, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 13 | 9.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | Compare |
| Wayne Cooper | Mavericks, Warriors, Jazz | NBA | 4: 1978-79 to 1981-82 | 13 | 8.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | Compare |
| Billy McKinney | Nuggets, Jazz, Kings | NBA | 4: 1978-79 to 1981-82 | 13 | 7.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 4 | 69.2% | Compare |
| Glen Gondrezick | Nuggets, Knicks | NBA | 4: 1978-79 to 1981-82 | 13 | 6.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 4 | 69.2% | Compare |
| Don Ford | Cavaliers, Lakers | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 13 | 6.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 6 | 53.8% | Compare |
| Mike Dunleavy, Sr. | Rockets, Sixers | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 13 | 4.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 5 | 61.5% | Compare |
| Kim Hughes | Cavaliers, Nuggets, Nets, Nets | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 13 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 8 | 38.5% | Compare |
| George Gervin | Spurs | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 12 | 28.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Paul Westphal | Suns | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 21.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Phil Ford | Kings | NBA | 4: 1978-79 to 1981-82 | 12 | 16.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Jo Jo White | Celtics, Warriors | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 15.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mitch Kupchak | Lakers, Wizards | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 12 | 14.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Maurice Lucas | Nets, Knicks, Trail Blazers | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 12 | 14.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Charlie Scott | Celtics, Nuggets, Lakers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 12.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 7 | 41.7% | Compare |
| Kevin Grevey | Wizards | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 12 | 11.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Tom Boswell | Celtics, Nuggets, Jazz | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1979-80 | 12 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Scott May | Bulls | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 12 | 10.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Ron Brewer | Cavaliers, Trail Blazers, Spurs | NBA | 4: 1978-79 to 1981-82 | 12 | 10.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| Reggie King | Kings | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 12 | 10.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| George Johnson | Warriors, Nets, Spurs, Braves | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 12 | 8.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | Compare |
| James Bailey | Nets, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1979-80 to 1981-82 | 12 | 7.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Johnny High | Suns | NBA | 2: 1979-80 to 1980-81 | 12 | 5.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Tom Abernethy | Warriors, Pacers, Lakers | NBA | 4: 1977-78 to 1980-81 | 12 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Harvey Catchings | Bucks, Sixers | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 12 | 5.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9 | 3 | 75.0% | Compare |
| Armond Hill | Hawks, SuperSonics | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 12 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% | Compare |
| Kevin Restani | Cavaliers, Bucks, Spurs, Kings | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 12 | 4.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | Compare |
| John Drew | Hawks | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 11 | 20.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | Compare |
| World B. Free | Warriors, Sixers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 11 | 17.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Larry Kenon | Bulls, Spurs | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 11 | 17.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| George McGinnis | Nuggets, Pacers, Sixers | NBA | 6: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 11 | 16.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Mickey Johnson | Bulls, Pacers, Bucks | NBA | 5: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 11 | 15.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | Compare |
| Ron Boone | Lakers, Jazz, Kings | NBA | 4: 1977-78 to 1980-81 | 11 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 7 | 36.4% | Compare |
* Limited to the top 100 opponents. All stats represent what the opponents of Brian Taylor averaged when they played against him in the selected games.