Went to High School with Big Rob. He was a Junior, when I came in as a Freshman. He was a cool dude to damn near everybody, and was untouchable. When the Michigan recruiter showed up to see him, he wasn't even where he was supposed to be, he was in the Gym with us. Everybody thought that he was the next one, and he had the tools for it. I have a few stories that I could tell about Rob. R.I.P. big fella, we still hold you in high regard.
One thing that hurt his career was having George "know it all" Karl as his coach. Karl had a Bucks team that could have been special but he managed to mess it up with his overcoaching. Dude messed over Tractor, eventually traded Big Dog for Toni Kukoc, and then turned around and traded a prime Ray Allen.
@@djp2k2 thanks...Bryant reeves balled out in college and his first couple of seasons in the NBA but weight issues and injuries hurt him big time...sad he had a short lived career in the NBA..smh..
Good shout. Dude is having an insane career in Europe. He’s making nice money - enough that the NBA doesn’t make economic sense even though he could get a roster spot today.
@@detroitwhatup253 i know exactly where that is. when i met him at fairlane that one day, he was cool. real down to earth. i was hurt when he passed away. loved him on that michigan squad with mo taylor, louis bullock, and maceo baston
Man, thanks for posting this. Robert Traylor's son has replied on IG in the past on posts showing appreciation for Tractor's career and life. I grew up in Ann Arbor and went to HS across the street from the stadium and arena, and Traylor was a huge deal and i thought for sure he'd beast in the NBA. Dude was a powerhouse in college. GO BLUE. Its a shame how the Ed Martin scandal soiled his name at and after Michigan, and worse how he passed away at 34. Great video breh, keep up the great work as always.
Out of service pervis , a nickname given by danny ainge that is only second to michael jordan calling bill cartwright medical bill. When it comes to dissing someone atleast
I remember seeing him play in PR at point. Kind of reminded me of Barkley a little bit. Very sad. I remember his passing and it was too soon. He definitely was stunted. May he rest in everlasting peace.
Man..he was a beast for real..even though I'm an Ohio kid?...I give much respect to him..Many blessings to his family and friends..RIP ROBERT TRACTOR TRAYLOR...
You mentioned that Jalen Rose and Chris Webber we’re kept from Hall of Fame consideration because of the scandal. This might be true in Chris Webber’s case, but Jalen Rose wasn’t going to the Hall of Fame with or without a scandal.
Isn’t it weird that after y’all talking about whether or not he’s a Hall of Famer that it was announced he’d be inducted with the 2021 Hall of Fame Class along with Paul Pierce??
C Webb deserved his spot in the HOF it's sad it took so long. In an era with some of the greatest power forwards Webber was always right there when health and honestly could of been an NBA champion if some shady things didnt happen. Jalen Rose was just a role player.
This might be a strange one but I think you should do a stunted growth on Shaq. Dude should have become the best player of all time with at least 6-7 rings
I always found it amazing how people who play basketball all the time have weight issues. I was at my smallest size when I played basketball all the time
Lol are there any similarities between the two of you? When not playing are you 7 feey over 300? Maybe its different people have different bodies the same things you are ok with eating might have whole other effects. Harden would have the highest usage in the league and still struggle with weight same with Luka. If i played that much ball id be alot skinnier
I worked at the Sears in the Ann Arbor Briarwood Mall in 1995, and I carted a floor model computer and monitor out to him. He was dressed in his gray Michigan sweats, and we loaded the computer into Louis Bullock's car. The largest human being I've ever been in the presence of, by far.
Thank you for this episode, man. I have my own issues with food addiction myself, that I’m trying to fight which stem off my lack of patience and charging my phone and using restrooms in restaurants where they pressure you to buy something or they force you out. I don’t have a car, so waiting in bus stations where vending machines are can also be tempting.
@@Handysoccersc already experimenting with Veganism, as is. Also, since I’m eating lots of snacks at home before working out, I don’t find myself as hungry when I work out or depleted. Also, I’m buying nuts and fruits left and right to keep my stomach in check, when needed. So when I’m done working out at the gym, I can head to my bus station satiated, and watching videos on my phone instead of buying snacks to keep my hands busy when my phone is on low battery. Also, it sucks how my bus station’s outlets aren’t available due to the pandemic, so that means I have to not use my phone as much as a waiting tool to get me by until the bus comes.
Your on your way ! Spinach kale and broccoli are great. Then celery and tettuce, lean meat get raw beans to cook and one fruit a day alomg with excercises and lifting weights
Played against him in high school and he was a monster. He went to Murray Wright high school. Nobody in the Detroit PSL could handle him but Maurice Taylor (former NBA player Houston Rockets forward) gave him fits. Rest easy Tractor Traylor aka "Johnson".
U did a video on Eddie Griffin, a video on Lorenzen Wright (the only player I have a jersey from btw^^), a video on Robert Traylor.. it's very nice to tell their stories as a tribute, much love
Saw him play in high school when Murray Wright won the state championship when he was a junior. Big and strong and ran like a deer!!! Got the whole gym FIRED UP!!!!! Detroit 313. Livernois and Tireman. RIP big fella. You are still loved and greatly missed but never forgotten.
I moved to Detroit in 92 from Maryland, & one way I learned my way around the city was by going to Detroit PSL basketball, & football games. This was before the City lost half of it's High Schools to closure. Man.....not gonna lie. Detroit had some serious talent back then, & no one I enjoyed watching more than Traylor. That PSL championship against Pershing ( his junior year) was ELECTRIC!! Those were great times. Shout out to the PSL league .
Thank you for doing this. I remember seeing Tractor Traylor when he was in he school at an AAU tournament. I think KG was on the team too, but everyone crammed the gym to see Tractor
I met him when he came to Memphis in 2002 after the Tyson-Lewis fight. He was hanging out downtown that night with other NBA players. He was a cool guy. RIP Tractor!🙏🏾
Thanks for this one JC for real!! This one was definitely one I was waiting on!! Now that I think about it the only other guy I could think as similar as far as lifestyle goes was John "Hot Plate" Williams. I think he'd be another good one to cover as well. But anyway good looking out on making this request come true from all our IG chats and random comments that were left in your other videos. Great stuff as always bro!! R.I.P. Tractor Traylor 🙏🔥👍
I was a preteen/teen during the Fab 5 era and I was so happy to see this! I was a Kentucky fan but I secretly loved the Fab 5. Best era for basketball, like fr
John Wallace. Has everything for a great stunted growth. He stayed a year which put him in the 96 draft and people watched him slip. He still produced,, national championship.SF that probably should of been a PF. Would love a John Wallace episode.
Great story and salute and respect stunted growth...In Sports, health is very important to athletes and not to pass judgment had Robert traylor got gastric bypass surgery he’d still be here...plus another thing that was missing was who Robert traylor surrounded himself with prior to joining the NBA..athletes these days gotta distance themselves from their old neighborhoods and bad habits...Robert Traylor balled out in high school and Michigan but wished the NBA had a minor league system to help him develop..gone but not forgotten rip Robert Traylor...
Honestly bro I’m glad you don’t say let’s get it man the same. That’s the only thing I didn’t like about your videos, respectfully submitted 💪🏽🤲🏽 I definitely enjoy your videos bro
Me and Rob go way........ Back 😂 we're from same hood and DREW middle school we were in a accelerated class the WHOLE CLASS was TIGHT and NOBODY FUCK with us we was ALL HUGE 😂 he ONLY made A_s and B's he was very smart I had the honor of playing ball with him... We were the tallest in our class for 8 grade we returned to school that June he was Taller than me 👏then we fought each other for 8 th grade 😆
Tractor was a few years behind me. I played at Southeastern and came out in “91.” The school is actually called Murray Wright. They had a PHENOMENAL girls team back when I was high school. But anyway, tractor never really had the correct coaching. Regardless of his height, he was tall enough to play the post. He just didn’t commit himself to getting in shape. At 6’8 he shouldn’t have been over 245LBS. Most post during his era were between 225LBS and 245LBS. Even Shaq was between 240 and 255 he first couple of years. Miss Robert Traylor man, him and Mo Taylor (no relation) were both top of their class.
I always compared Tractor Traylor more to Charles Barkley than to Shaq. If he had a veteran mentor as a young player to push him to get and stay in better shape like Sir Charles had with the late great Moses Malone his career would have been way better. RIP
I’m not fir college kids being on payroll but I’m All for these kids getting money from agents as long as there is no point shaving involved. You allow kids to take money from agents that will encourage them to stay in school longer then go to the NBA when they are truly ready
And being related to one of the biggest drug dealers in Detroit (Quasand Lewis) didn't help either. This is a tragic story of corrupt individuals and addiction ruining and shortening an NBA players life., RIP
Holy sh@t!!! You did it!!! Oh, man you did it!!! This is one I've been waiting on!!! Salute to you and R I.P. Robert "Tractor" Traylor!!!
Salute bro ✌️
YO
RIP TRACTOR TRAYLOR
Went to High School with Big Rob. He was a Junior, when I came in as a Freshman. He was a cool dude to damn near everybody, and was untouchable. When the Michigan recruiter showed up to see him, he wasn't even where he was supposed to be, he was in the Gym with us. Everybody thought that he was the next one, and he had the tools for it. I have a few stories that I could tell about Rob. R.I.P. big fella, we still hold you in high regard.
I go to high school with his son, and he’s also the nicest dude in the world
Yeah Rob and yall Pilots gave us hell (Detroit Central Trailblazers). Him and my bro Ed Norvell.
@@daambassador The pilots beat my boy WILLIE MITCHELL TWICE IN ONE year. Ed was nice, spud,and my college teammate Dwayne McMillan was nice to
MURRAY CLASS OF 95!!!!!!!
@@STYLWALKER1 class of 97 right here
One thing that hurt his career was having George "know it all" Karl as his coach. Karl had a Bucks team that could have been special but he managed to mess it up with his overcoaching. Dude messed over Tractor, eventually traded Big Dog for Toni Kukoc, and then turned around and traded a prime Ray Allen.
Cool story about my dude he came to puerto rico and dominated for a while finished his career with a bang rip
I remember him in los Vaqueros We loved that big Guy to death
R.I.P. Tractor Traylor #313 Shoutout to Murray Wright High School
Andre Emmett R.I.P. you should do next 💯
man we need micheal redd, billy owens, and desmond mason
I'm definitely waiting for Billy Owens
I think my guy not feeling the Billy Owens stunted growth??
Mike Redd
Redd was overachiever bruh. Could not shoot when he got to the NBA. BAD SHOOTER IN COLLEGE. Redd turned himself into a sniper.
@@absolute95allah7 on the way!
Bryant “Big Country “ Reeves-Oklahoma State....
That would be dope. I cosign that one bro. I'll even double down on Cherokee Parks from Duke.
@@djp2k2 thanks...Bryant reeves balled out in college and his first couple of seasons in the NBA but weight issues and injuries hurt him big time...sad he had a short lived career in the NBA..smh..
Can we get one on Stacy Augmon???
@@beezy22 I second that
@@yasmeenhamza9573 already did him
How about Maurice Taylor. Came out of Michigan back in 97 and played a few years for my Knicks
RIP ROBERT TRAYLOR
Anthony Randolph - LSU
Good shout. Dude is having an insane career in Europe. He’s making nice money - enough that the NBA doesn’t make economic sense even though he could get a roster spot today.
Yes. Dude was always dominating Summer League and wouldn't do ish in the reg season....I thought he could be similar to KG....
Met him at the liquor store on Jefferson. Cool cat. My Detroit people will know what store I’m talm bout.
Yup!! I know EXACTLY what store you’re talking about lol. Met him at fairlane LONG time ago. He was super cool and down to earth
Knew his folks he used to hang out at this park off joy road MANOR PARK THAT IS HE WAS A COOL GUY
@@detroitwhatup253 i know exactly where that is. when i met him at fairlane that one day, he was cool. real down to earth. i was hurt when he passed away. loved him on that michigan squad with mo taylor, louis bullock, and maceo baston
Ran into him at Fishbones back in 98,..... always remember that saying Real Recognize Real
@@fardmuhammad6385 FishBones downtown on Monroe. Went to highschool not to far from there
Man, thanks for posting this. Robert Traylor's son has replied on IG in the past on posts showing appreciation for Tractor's career and life. I grew up in Ann Arbor and went to HS across the street from the stadium and arena, and Traylor was a huge deal and i thought for sure he'd beast in the NBA. Dude was a powerhouse in college. GO BLUE.
Its a shame how the Ed Martin scandal soiled his name at and after Michigan, and worse how he passed away at 34.
Great video breh, keep up the great work as always.
people like Ed Martin are parasites that mess up teenagers careers
How old is his son?
Someone else suggested it but I 2nd it...Billy Owens. Also, Pervis Ellison.
Never nervous Pervis.
Out of service pervis , a nickname given by danny ainge that is only second to michael jordan calling bill cartwright medical bill. When it comes to dissing someone atleast
I remember seeing him play in PR at point. Kind of reminded me of Barkley a little bit. Very sad. I remember his passing and it was too soon. He definitely was stunted. May he rest in everlasting peace.
Man..he was a beast for real..even though I'm an Ohio kid?...I give much respect to him..Many blessings to his family and friends..RIP ROBERT TRACTOR TRAYLOR...
You mentioned that Jalen Rose and Chris Webber we’re kept from Hall of Fame consideration because of the scandal. This might be true in Chris Webber’s case, but Jalen Rose wasn’t going to the Hall of Fame with or without a scandal.
Webber is hall of famer. Rose no
Isn’t it weird that after y’all talking about whether or not he’s a Hall of Famer that it was announced he’d be inducted with the 2021 Hall of Fame Class along with Paul Pierce??
Only man to ever let a guy drop 80 on him from the perimeter. That’s gotta be worth something.
@@MrRyan-wu4jx ill give rose this he married a sexy woman in molly
C Webb deserved his spot in the HOF it's sad it took so long. In an era with some of the greatest power forwards Webber was always right there when health and honestly could of been an NBA champion if some shady things didnt happen. Jalen Rose was just a role player.
This might be a strange one but I think you should do a stunted growth on Shaq. Dude should have become the best player of all time with at least 6-7 rings
I always found it amazing how people who play basketball all the time have weight issues. I was at my smallest size when I played basketball all the time
Diet. Different metabolism. I struggled with the same issues. It’s diet.
Lol are there any similarities between the two of you? When not playing are you 7 feey over 300? Maybe its different people have different bodies the same things you are ok with eating might have whole other effects. Harden would have the highest usage in the league and still struggle with weight same with Luka. If i played that much ball id be alot skinnier
I'm NEVER disappointed with your content. Keep up the good work.
🙏 ⚰ rip Robert Taylor
I worked at the Sears in the Ann Arbor Briarwood Mall in 1995, and I carted a floor model computer and monitor out to him. He was dressed in his gray Michigan sweats, and we loaded the computer into Louis Bullock's car. The largest human being I've ever been in the presence of, by far.
Thank you for this episode, man. I have my own issues with food addiction myself, that I’m trying to fight which stem off my lack of patience and charging my phone and using restrooms in restaurants where they pressure you to buy something or they force you out. I don’t have a car, so waiting in bus stations where vending machines are can also be tempting.
You’ll get past it I had prediabetes last year. Find vegetables you like , excercise and trust in Jesus you get there
@@Handysoccersc already experimenting with Veganism, as is. Also, since I’m eating lots of snacks at home before working out, I don’t find myself as hungry when I work out or depleted. Also, I’m buying nuts and fruits left and right to keep my stomach in check, when needed. So when I’m done working out at the gym, I can head to my bus station satiated, and watching videos on my phone instead of buying snacks to keep my hands busy when my phone is on low battery. Also, it sucks how my bus station’s outlets aren’t available due to the pandemic, so that means I have to not use my phone as much as a waiting tool to get me by until the bus comes.
Your on your way ! Spinach kale and broccoli are great. Then celery and tettuce, lean meat get raw beans to cook and one fruit a day alomg with excercises and lifting weights
Played against him in high school and he was a monster. He went to Murray Wright high school. Nobody in the Detroit PSL could handle him but Maurice Taylor (former NBA player Houston Rockets forward) gave him fits. Rest easy Tractor Traylor aka "Johnson".
U did a video on Eddie Griffin, a video on Lorenzen Wright (the only player I have a jersey from btw^^), a video on Robert Traylor.. it's very nice to tell their stories as a tribute, much love
Saw him play in high school when Murray Wright won the state championship when he was a junior. Big and strong and ran like a deer!!! Got the whole gym FIRED UP!!!!! Detroit 313. Livernois and Tireman. RIP big fella. You are still loved and greatly missed but never forgotten.
I moved to Detroit in 92 from Maryland, & one way I learned my way around the city was by going to Detroit PSL basketball, & football games. This was before the City lost half of it's High Schools to closure. Man.....not gonna lie. Detroit had some serious talent back then, & no one I enjoyed watching more than Traylor. That PSL championship against Pershing ( his junior year) was ELECTRIC!! Those were great times. Shout out to the PSL league .
Thank you for doing this. I remember seeing Tractor Traylor when he was in he school at an AAU tournament. I think KG was on the team too, but everyone crammed the gym to see Tractor
Tractor Traylor was my favorite player I remember when he played in McDonald's All American game
R.I.P. to the Michigan Legend!
Can You do One on Todd Day he was a top 10 pick in 1992
I’m waiting on that too
Lee Maybary too
I remember watching him play R.I.P.
Good video on Traylor,,,, how about Kendall Gill stunted growth or Vernon 'MadMax Maxwell ,who was like a west coast John Starks similar player
I met him when he came to Memphis in 2002 after the Tyson-Lewis fight. He was hanging out downtown that night with other NBA players. He was a cool guy. RIP Tractor!🙏🏾
Thanks for this one JC for real!! This one was definitely one I was waiting on!! Now that I think about it the only other guy I could think as similar as far as lifestyle goes was John "Hot Plate" Williams. I think he'd be another good one to cover as well. But anyway good looking out on making this request come true from all our IG chats and random comments that were left in your other videos. Great stuff as always bro!! R.I.P. Tractor Traylor 🙏🔥👍
It doesn't matter what player you review its always fire and good content
Went to school wit Rob great guy humble cool as ever real dude hella talent Rip my dawg Detroit stand up Murray wright high baby💪🏿💪🏿
RIP Tractor Traylor
Love and appreciate this channel family
✌️💯✌️
I was a preteen/teen during the Fab 5 era and I was so happy to see this! I was a Kentucky fan but I secretly loved the Fab 5. Best era for basketball, like fr
This was a sad one. RIP Tractor Traylor
a video we've all being waiting for! 💪
I rememeber playing against him ny support year at redford....I played him, willie Mitchell, Maurice Taylor and Albert white...wow....
Great video bro keep em coming
I still think he would've been a beast at DT... hahaha. Loved him as a Wolverine
Remarkable video! RIP Tractor
His skills level was amazing! His suns days were actually not too bad. RIP
MURRAY WRIGHT HIGH CLASS OF 95. He was truly a gentle giant.
Yeah my guy Tractor #R.I.P Detroit Finest
John Wallace. Has everything for a great stunted growth. He stayed a year which put him in the 96 draft and people watched him slip. He still produced,, national championship.SF that probably should of been a PF. Would love a John Wallace episode.
Did him already
@@lordoffaiyum9727 I tried looking it up. Didn't see it. Thank you, I'll look harder
@@lordoffaiyum9727 yea I've looked for that video and it doesn't exist
As a Detroit Native….
R.I.P. to Robert Traylor and R.I.P. to Murray Wright HS, closed in 2007.
Tractor Traylor was a beast at Michigan Mo Taylor was slept on too
Robert “Tractor” Taylor 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 te extrañamos
I remember this. It was a sad story
I always thought that once he got into the league that he would get into the gym and just become Diesel like The Mailman!!💪🏽. RIP Robert 🙏🏼
Hopefully you can do Mark Macon from Temple, considered one of the greatest Temple basketball players ever
Emeka Okafor
Great story and salute and respect stunted growth...In Sports, health is very important to athletes and not to pass judgment had Robert traylor got gastric bypass surgery he’d still be here...plus another thing that was missing was who Robert traylor surrounded himself with prior to joining the NBA..athletes these days gotta distance themselves from their old neighborhoods and bad habits...Robert Traylor balled out in high school and Michigan but wished the NBA had a minor league system to help him develop..gone but not forgotten rip Robert Traylor...
Can you do boxing stunted growth that would be 🔥🔥 the first one should be Michael nun
Has to know boxing well bruh? He a baller
Love your content, can you do one one Michael Dickinson, thanks
The Tractor 🚜 #RobertTraylor R.I.P.
I try to save these videos for work but I know I've been waiting for this one !! ✌🏾
EDDIE.
ROBINSON.
Yeah I always saw him in limited minutes. He reminded me of a taller younger generation David Wingate type of player
Detroit...Murray Wright's finest!!!
Rest Angel 👼🏾
It’s crazy to think that my Bucks drafted Dirk and traded him for the tractor. R.I.P. though
@Stunted Growth u tried it. U said Maurice traylor NOW U KNOW WE NEED THAT NEXT BRO. PLEASE AND THANK U 😆 😆 😆
Good video do one on Hollis Price
Rodrick Rhodes
Them 98 rockets been nice with him on the bench.
Honestly bro I’m glad you don’t say let’s get it man the same. That’s the only thing I didn’t like about your videos, respectfully submitted 💪🏽🤲🏽 I definitely enjoy your videos bro
You killed the spirit of This story by constantly bringing up the “Michigan Booster”
Beast in college lil.baby Shaquille
Let me tell you something right now. These thumbnails are fire my guy! I think it started with the Larry Hughes vid. Keep up the awesome work!
I went to MW with Rob. He was definitely a gentle giant
Go Blue! Thanks TT!
Major fan of 80s-90s NBA fan, please Run TMC!
He was the truth ✊🏿
Tractor Traylor!!
Everyone loved the TRACTOR✌️
The streets stunted his growth
Me and Rob go way........ Back 😂 we're from same hood and DREW middle school we were in a accelerated class the WHOLE CLASS was TIGHT and NOBODY FUCK with us we was ALL HUGE 😂 he ONLY made A_s and B's he was very smart I had the honor of playing ball with him... We were the tallest in our class for 8 grade we returned to school that June he was Taller than me 👏then we fought each other for 8 th grade 😆
It was Murray-Wright high school. I went there a few years after him.
I liked the Fab 5 2.0, not as good as the original but they weren't bad.
Great video bro this is my 1st cousin
Ain't a dern thing ever been "Shaq-like" bout this dude here. 😊
BULLSHIT SHAQ BALLONED UP TO 400 POUNDS AND BASICALLY WAS A JOURNEYMAN HIZ LAST TEN YEARS!!!
We need a bio on Anthony Mason, Bobby Phills, Kenny Anderson, Malik Sealy, Felipe Lopez
Good story!
RIP to my family
You should do Nick "Swaggy P" Young
its cra cra the same year of his heart attack, the player he traded for (dirk) won hes ring with Dalllas.
Tractor was a few years behind me. I played at Southeastern and came out in “91.” The school is actually called Murray Wright. They had a PHENOMENAL girls team back when I was high school. But anyway, tractor never really had the correct coaching. Regardless of his height, he was tall enough to play the post. He just didn’t commit himself to getting in shape. At 6’8 he shouldn’t have been over 245LBS. Most post during his era were between 225LBS and 245LBS. Even Shaq was between 240 and 255 he first couple of years. Miss Robert Traylor man, him and Mo Taylor (no relation) were both top of their class.
R.I.P.
Tractor trailor Rip ...go blue
You should do John "Hot Plate" Williams, Oliver Miller, or Mel Turpin (RIP)
I always compared Tractor Traylor more to Charles Barkley than to Shaq. If he had a veteran mentor as a young player to push him to get and stay in better shape like Sir Charles had with the late great Moses Malone his career would have been way better. RIP
Do Jeremy pargo next he was a problem !!!
A great player
Have you done one on Maceo Baston
Chris webber still made the Hall Of fame.
Chris Webber was the TRUTH..he started with MY ..BULLETS..WES UNSELD ( RIP) messed up that team they could have won a championship
I’m not fir college kids being on payroll but I’m
All for these kids getting money from agents as long as there is no point shaving involved. You allow kids to take money from agents that will encourage them to stay in school longer then go to the NBA when they are truly ready
And being related to one of the biggest drug dealers in Detroit (Quasand Lewis) didn't help either. This is a tragic story of corrupt individuals and addiction ruining and shortening an NBA players life., RIP