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My Take
Robert Traylor stays with me as both a basketball memory and a human tragedy. Nicknamed 'Tractor' for his hulking frame, he dominated at Michigan and entered the NBA with fanfare as the sixth pick in 1998. His 4.8-point career average reads modestly, but the steady, unglamorous work of a reserve big man deserves recognition too. Born in Detroit and standing 204 cm, he changed a court's geometry just by being on it. His death from a heart attack in 2011 at only 34 still saddens me deeply. I prefer to remember him not by his stat line but as a presence gone far too soon.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Traylor
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・トレイラー
- Reading
- ろばーと・とれいらー
- Born
- February 1, 1977 – May 11, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 204 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Murray-Wright High School
- University
- University of Michigan
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Traylor
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Traylor born?
February 1, 1977 – May 11, 2011.
Where is Robert Traylor from?
Robert Traylor is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Robert Traylor do?
Robert Traylor works as basketball player.
How tall is Robert Traylor?
Robert Traylor is 204 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.