Traylor Defends Car Lease

Michigan forward Robert Traylor said neither he nor his aunt has done anything wrong in connection with the lease of a $47,906 vehicle.

The Detroit News reported that Traylor did not register the custom-built Chevrolet Suburban with athletic department officials, as is required.

University of Michigan officials said they would investigate the matter.

Traylor said the lease was a decision made completely by his aunt, Lydia Johnson of Detroit, who works as a machine operator for a Detroit steel company, the News reported.

“She works two jobs, has great credit, and selected the car for both of us to drive,” Traylor said in a statement. “It is her money and she should be able to spend [it] as she wishes.”