Greg Taylor

Greg Taylor is the Executive Director of the NBA Foundation, a position he has held since January 4, 2021.5 In this role, he is responsible for leading the foundation's strategic development, creation, and implementation of initiatives.3

Background and Experience

Prior to his role at the NBA Foundation, Greg Taylor had a long history with the NBA:

• He joined the NBA in 2013.1
• He served as the NBA Senior Vice President of Player Development before taking on his current role.5
• In total, he has spent 11 years at the NBA.2

NBA Foundation

Under Taylor's leadership, the NBA Foundation has made significant progress:

• The foundation was established in 2020 with a commitment of $300 million over 10 years from the 30 NBA teams.1
• It focuses on driving economic opportunity and empowerment in the Black community, particularly for youth ages 14 to 24.1
• As of 2023, the foundation had given away around $77 million, about 26% of its total commitment.1
• By March 2024, the foundation had surpassed $100 million in grants.4

Initiatives and Achievements

Taylor has overseen several key initiatives:

• The HBCU Fellowship program, providing career development opportunities for HBCU students in the business of basketball.1
• Partnerships with organizations like Black Girls Code, Get Lit, and the Center for Teen Empowerment.1
• Support for nonprofits such as Black Girl Ventures, City Year, Memphis Youth Initiative, and SEO.1

Future Plans

As of March 2024, it was announced that Greg Taylor would be stepping down from his role at the NBA Foundation to pursue new challenges.2 His tenure has been marked by significant growth and impact in the foundation's mission to empower Black youth through economic opportunity and job readiness programs.