Sydney Kings sign Deshon Taylor to replace captain Kevin Lisch
The unbeaten Sydney Kings have moved to strengthen their roster, signing former Adelaide 36ers point guard import Deshon Taylor as an injury replacement for captain Kevin Lisch.
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The Sydney Kings are expected to sign former Adelaide 36ers point guard Deshon Taylor as an injury replacement for captain Kevin Lisch.
Deshon, a Los Angeles-born guard who went undrafted in this year’s NBA draft, is set to receive NBL clearance to join the Kings today.
The 23-year-old signed a one-year deal with Adelaide in May but he was released just days before the start of the season to make way for the return of former NBL MVP and ex-King Jerome Randle.
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Taylor excelled in high school at the John W. North High School in Riverside, California.
He helped guide his team to four consecutive league titles.
As a senior, Taylor averaged 24.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists a game while picking up conference MVP, first-team all-state and all-country honours.
He also excelled in college with the Kansas City Roos and Fresno State at California State University.
Taylor had a stint with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 Summer League and he most recently played in Latvia with VEF Riga.
He will replace Lisch at guard until the skipper returns from his ankle injury in two months.