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Kameron Taylor Returns to Málaga: "Unicaja is Deep in My Heart"

The American forward, a key player for Valencia Basket and former Unicaja star, returns to the Costa del Sol as an established EuroLeague talent.

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Basketball player Kameron Taylor, now with Valencia Basket, is set to return to Málaga to face his former team, Unicaja, in a highly anticipated match for fans.

Kameron Taylor's return to Málaga, this time as an opponent with Valencia Basket, brings back memories of his successful tenure with Unicaja. His first visit after his departure was during the Supercopa in September, where his team claimed the title, with Taylor delivering a standout performance in the final against Real Madrid and in the semifinals against Unicaja itself. This performance solidified his status in Valencia, where he has become a fundamental player within a collaborative team structure, similar to what he experienced in Málaga.
Taylor's departure from Unicaja was one of the most keenly felt during the summer, as acknowledged by coach Ibon Navarro, due to the disruption it caused in the team's planning. Despite the significant financial sum his transfer brought, his role was essential to the Málaga project. Valencia Basket's attractive offer, which included participation in the EuroLeague, was a decisive factor in his decision. Unlike other departures such as Carter, Osetkowski, Ejim, or Sima, Taylor's exit had a significant structural impact, given his growing influence in the team's play, demonstrating his ability to create offense and perform various actions on the court.
In his current stint in the EuroLeague, a competition he had previously played in without success at Maccabi, Taylor is proving to be a top-tier player. His statistics are remarkable, averaging 10.9 points (with an impressive 47% from three-point range), 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in the ACB League, and 12.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in Europe's premier competition, in addition to his strong defensive capabilities for the current second-placed team.
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"Of course, we respect Unicaja very much. We know well the challenge that lies ahead. It's a great achievement what we have accomplished in the EuroLeague so far, but now it's time to think about what's next. It's very difficult to try to play against a team like Unicaja after a double EuroLeague week, but we knew the season was going to be like this. We are here to face every challenge, we are not going to back down from anything. We are excited to play against Unicaja on Sunday. I feel something very deep for that team. It's a team that I carry very deep in my heart, so I always want to give my best when I play against them. It's special every time I go back there. Those guys are like family to me. We have won titles together and it's always special every time I go there. But when the ball is thrown up, there are no friends here. And I know they won't treat me any differently for having played together, so it's all respect."

Kameron Taylor · Valencia Basket Player
Kameron Taylor's return to Málaga is a special event for the fans, who fondly remember his two fabulous years at the club, during which he collected five titles: one Copa, two BCL, one Intercontinental, and one Supercopa. His figure is emerging as a cult player in Unicaja's recent history.

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