Robert Traylor

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Traylor
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 1, 1977(1977-02-01)
Age	47
Date Of Death	2011-05-11
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Aquarius

Robert Traylor Biography

Robert Traylor is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on February 1, 1977 in Michigan, United States. A post player, who was drafted 6th in the 1998 NBA Draft and played in the NBA up to 2005.

He was among future NBA stars He played in the 1995 McDonald’s High School All-American game, alongside future NBA stars Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Vince Carter. and Paul Pierce who played in the 1995 McDonald’s High School All-American Game.

Traylor was a McDonald’s All-American the same year as Kevin Garnett, Vince Carter and Paul Pierce. He attended the University of Michigan. Standing 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) and weighing in excess of 300 pounds, he joined a frontcourt for the Wolverines that included Maurice Taylor and Maceo Baston. That year, Traylor broke a backboard while dunking in a game against Ball State. Traylor helped lead the Wolverines to the 1997 National Invitation Tournament title, and was named the tournament’s most valuable player. His junior year was his best, as he averaged 16.2 points and 10 rebounds while leading his team to the inaugural Big Ten Tournament championship and second round of the NCAA Tournament as a three seed.

In the 1998 NBA Draft, Traylor was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round (with the sixth pick), then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Pat Garrity and German prospect Dirk Nowitzki. Many rank this as one of the most lopsided trades in NBA history, as Nowitzki would go onto a 21-season career with the Mavericks, while Garrity was shortly thereafter traded by the Mavericks for future Hall of Famer, Steve Nash.

He was married at his time of death. This was the result of a cardiac attack.

Robert Traylor Net Worth

Robert Traylor is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Traylor 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a college basketball player at the University of Michigan. There, he led the team towards the 1997 NIT championship and was the tournament’s MVP.

Perhaps his most famous moment is when he was part of the Michigan scandal. It was discovered that the school had given him money at high school. The school was forced to forfeit many achievements.

Robert DeShaun “Tractor” Traylor (February 1, 1977 – May 11, 2011) was an American professional basketball player.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Robert Traylor height 6 ft 9 in Robert weight 132 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Robert Traylor Dating?

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Traylor played in Turkey for Antalya Kepez Belediyesi, in Italy with the Lega Basket Serie A club NSB Napoli, in México for Halcones UV Xalapa, and in Puerto Rico with the Cangrejeros de Santurce and Vaqueros de Bayamón. Traylor was selected as 2010 Defensive Player of the Year of Baloncesto Superior Nacional. Traylor’s last game was played on April 26, 2011, against San German, where he tallied five minutes of playing time with no points scored and two personal fouls.

Facts & Trivia

Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Robert Traylor celebrates birthday on February 1 of every year.

Top Facts about Robert Traylor

1. Robert Traylor was a professional basketball player from the United States.
2. He played for the University of Michigan and was drafted in 1998.
3. Traylor played in the NBA for six seasons with four different teams.
4. He averaged 4.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in his career.
5. Traylor’s best season statistically was with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2000-01.
6. He tragically passed away at age 34 due to a heart attack.
7. Traylor was known for his size and strength on the court, standing at 6’8″ and weighing over 300 pounds.
8. Despite being a top high school recruit, he faced legal troubles during college.
9. Traylor’s legacy includes inspiring future players like LeBron James and Chris Webber.
10. His jersey number (54) has been retired by his high school alma mater, Detroit Murray-Wright High School

What happened to Robert Tractor Traylor?

Death. On May 11, 2011, Traylor was found dead at his apartment in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, of an apparent massive heart attack.

How old was tractor trailer when he died?

34 years (1977–2011)

Who did tractor trailer play for?

All teams

Who drafted Robert Traylor?

He spent seven years in the NBA, playing for Milwaukee, Cleveland, Charlotte and New Orleans. The 6’8″, 300-pound Traylor was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the sixth pick in 1998, but was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for the draft rights to center Dirk Nowitzki and forward Pat Garrity.

Who is the fattest NBA player?

The heaviest NBA player ever is Oliver Miller , with 170 kilograms. Miller played in the league from 1992 to 1998 and returned for the 2003-2004 season. When he entered the NBA, Miller weighed only 120kg but throughout his career he steadily accumulated weight.