Robert 'Tractor' Traylor found dead

[pretendastronaut]

Robert "Tractor" Traylor, the No. 6 overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, was reportedly found dead in Puerto Rico, where he was playing for the Bayamon Cowboys. He was 34 years old.

 

ElNuevoDia.com reported that Traylor was "found dead in his apartment in Isla Verde" and had "presumably died of a massive heart attack." PrimeraHora.com also reported that Traylor was found dead. SNY.tv reported that Traylor was "found dead of a heart attack in his apartment."

 

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[GAME05]

wow. sad. he was a big guy, but he obviously exercised. and a heart attack at only 34?

 

edit: ah, i see he had heart surgery in 2006 because of an enlarged aorta.

 

just the opposite, i remember wishing we took the risk on that European player named Nowitski.

[Dnye23]

I remember being happy we traded Dirk Nowinzki for him. Boy do I regret that one. Always sad to see someone go so suddenly, RIP Tractor Traylor.

[TooLiveBrew]

Wow. Always sad to see someone die so young. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif

[PrinceEatMeat]

Only 34 years old. Very sad to hear this. RIP Tractor.

[Eddiehitsthefoulpole]

When we got Tractor I thought we had the final piece of the puzzle. I found out that 4-men have to play above the rim. It is always shocking when something like this occurs.

[chuckiehacks]

Who would have thought that Don Nelson had perhaps the greatest draft ever that night? Traded Traylor for Nowitzki and Pat Garrity, flipped Garrity for Steve Nash. I can remember the excitement in Milwaukee, everyone LOVED Traylor.

[greeg35]

Seems like the work stoppage really derailed his career. He had gotten himself into pretty great shape for the draft and that season, then came back after the work stoppage at roughly 500lbs, and never was the same. Gotta wonder about the career longevity for people who shape up just for a draft. he actually had some good tools: size (obviously), soft hands, decent touch within 5 ft, and was a good passer. He never developed a jumper though and then put on all the weight and was immobile.

now he is gone.