Penny Taylor
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Penelope Jane Taylor (born 24 May 1981) is an Australian former professional basketball player and assistant coach. During her 19-year career, Taylor spent the most time with the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA, where she won three championships. She also won the WNBL title with her first club, the Australian Institute of Sport, and played in China, Italy, Turkey and Russia. As part of the Australian woman's national team, Taylor won two Olympic medals and led the Australian Opals to a gold medal at the World Championships, winning tournament MVP honours ahead of teammate Lauren Jackson.
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1981-05-24) 24 May 1981 (age 43) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
Career information | |
WNBA draft | 2001: 1st round, 11th overall pick |
Selected by the Cleveland Rockers | |
Playing career | 1997–2016 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 14, 13 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1997–1999 | Australian Institute of Sport |
1999–2002 | Dandenong Rangers |
2001–2003 | Cleveland Rockers |
2002–2003 | Termocarispe La Spezia |
2003–2007 | Famila Schio |
2004–2007 | Phoenix Mercury |
2007–2009 | UMMC Ekaterinburg |
2009–2011 | Phoenix Mercury |
2009–2013 | Fenerbahçe Istanbul |
2013–2014 | Phoenix Mercury |
2014–2015 | Dandenong Rangers |
2015–2016 | Shanxi Flame |
2016 | Phoenix Mercury |
As coach: | |
2019 | Phoenix Mercury (asst.) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at WNBA.com | |
Medals |
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