Tyshawn Taylor Talks Expectations, Brooklyn

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Bleacher Report interviewed Tyshawn Taylor recently. Here are some snippets from the article.

What would you say has been the biggest transition up to this point, going from a college basketball player to a professional athlete? 

I think just not having things being that structured and planned out for me. I think everything that happens and what I do with my time is basically on me. 

After I work out and go to the gym, I’ve just basically got a whole free day. It’s weird, you’re used to going to class, then having tutoring, then having practice and then having a team meal, and it’s just not the same right now. 

It’s a lot of free time, so I’ve got to get myself a routine. ... I think once the season starts, it’ll cut back and I’ll have more scheduled plan, but I think so far, that’s been the hardest transition is just trying to get myself on a routine and planning everything.

Have you had much time to communicate with your teammates?

Not much. I think we did the summer league, and after the summer league therewasn’t much. We’re gonna meet up in the next couple of days for some pickup and stuff, but not much communication yet with the guys. Looking forward to it, though.

Your team has had a busy summer. A lot of moves, a lot of new contracts; can you picture a big turnaround for the team next year? 

For sure. I can see they’re ready, just with the whole organization. The whole new arena thing going on, I think our fanbase has already increased just being in a different area; kind of a better market. I’m from Jersey, so I love the New Jersey Nets, but I love the fact that we’re in a different market now and I think Brooklyn is excited. 

I think all of New York is excited, so I think that motivates us to want to definitely do well because we know how New York can be. They can be tough on you, so we’ve just got to come and go to work every day.

Do you have any current favorite NBA players who you love to watch, or who you resemble your game after?

I’m a huge (Rajon) Rondo fan. I love his game, I think he’s one of the best at his position, if not the best. I think it’s arguable for sure, but I think he’s in the argument. And I’m just a huge Kobe (Bryant) fan. Huge, huge Kobe fan.

Here's a link to the full interview.