Mike Taylor: podcast appearances and interviews

Michael Rene Taylor, born on January 21, 1986, is an American who has been involved in various professional activities. He previously served as the Hackfort director and was actively engaged in organizing local events. His career in sports began with college basketball at Chipola College and Iowa State. Taylor's professional basketball journey included starting with the Idaho Stampede in the NBA Development League during the 2007-08 season. He was notably selected by the Portland Trail Blazers as the 55th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft, becoming the first player in NBA history to be drafted after playing in the NBA D-League. Following this, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers and spent the 2008-09 season with them. Beyond his basketball career, Taylor played internationally in multiple countries, including China, the Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Poland, Qatar, Serbia, South Korea, and Turkey. Additionally, he has been associated with the U.S. Department of Defense. His diverse experiences span athletic performance, event organization, and public service.