Jimmie Taylor’s value: rim protection, efficiency, and old-school toughness
Jimmie Taylor was a 6-foot-10 Alabama forward whose biggest calling card was elite shot blocking and efficiency around the rim: in the 2016-17 season, he finished with 205 career blocks, ranked sixth in program history, and shot .577 from the field while starting 99 games and playing in 133 straight, which screams durability and trust. He wasn’t a flashy scorer, but he brought steady interior defense, strong rebounding, and a high-IQ, team-first presence that coaches love. If you want a physical paint anchor with proven reliability and a blue-collar edge, he fits the bill.
