From the G League to the NBA: How Chris Taylor Built a Championship Pipeline

In this episode of Minorly Important, we sit down with Chris Taylor — General Manager of the Noblesville Boom and Pro Scout for the Indiana Pacers. Chris shares his journey from working in the NBA D-League to helping build one of the most successful pipelines to the NBA. We cover everything from the evolution of the G League, how call-ups shape a roster, to emotional stories about players like O'Shae Brissett and Steph Hicks. Plus, hear what it was like being in the locker room as the Pacers clinched the Eastern Conference Championship.

🎙 Hosted by Kevin Marlow and Colin Shull
📍 Featuring: Chris Taylor, GM of the Noblesville Boom
🏀 Topics: G League growth, call-ups, open tryouts, behind-the-scenes Pacers moments

📸 In video photos courtesy of Chris Taylor, The Blue Devil Fund, and the Nobelsville Boom.