The Atlanta Hawks signed second-year point guard Isaiah Taylor out of the University of Texas to a two-year deal just days prior to the 2017-18 season. Taylor’s signing shortly followed the release of recent Golden State breakout Quinn Cook, with Taylor slotted to be the Hawks third point guard.
Taylor spent most of 2016-17 with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the G League affiliate of his hometown Houston Rockets. He appeared in four regular season games and three postseason games for Houston last season.
Profiled as a speedy guard who hustles from end to end, Taylor’s 2018 season showcased his ability to compete on the defensive end and his speed pushed the pace when it was his turn to run Atlanta’s offense.