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sox83cubs84
05-11-2011, 05:38 PM
Traylor, a 7-year NBA vet and Michigan alumnus who played ball outside the NBA after his Association career was over, was found dead in his apartment in Puerto Rico. At age 34, a heart attack was cited as the cause of death.

Traylor was drafted by Dallas in 1998, but was dealt to Milwaukee in a deal that sent Dirk Nowitzki to the Mavs. He played through 2004-05 with the Bucks, Cavs and Hornets (both in Charlotte and New Orleans). He was playing for a Puerto Rican-based team at the time of his death.

Dave Miedema

freddiefreeman5
05-11-2011, 10:19 PM
Didn't he have heart sugery several years ago?

Vintagedeputy
05-11-2011, 11:00 PM
Years before my wife and I started dating, we went to a Florida State / Michigan game at Madison Square Garden, I think. Anyway, I saw Traylor and thought he would be something special one day. He was good.

sox83cubs84
05-12-2011, 03:26 PM
Didn't he have heart sugery several years ago?

Correct...I think it was in 2005.

Dave Miedema