MIAMI, FL - MAY 15: Nate Robinson #2 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on May 15, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Nate Robinson recently revealed that he is receiving treatment for Renal Kidney Failure and has been ill for four years
Former NBA Guard Nate Robinson recently announced that he is battling Renal Kidney Failure. Robinson shared that he’d been suffering from kidney failure for four years and had been dealing with it privately. Nate decided to open up about his condition in order to be a voice for other people.
Robinson wants to be a voice for people who are having trouble opening up about this illness. Nate Robinson ended his statement by saying he was grateful for the support he’d received during his treatment. In addition to this, he hoped his announcement would help others with the same condition.
Nate Robinson played in the NBA for 11 years and was most well-known for winning slam dunk competitions. Robinson was the first player to win 3 NBA Slam Dunk Competitions. He did this despite only being 5’9″ tall. In addition to this, Robinson is also known for blocking 7’6″ Yao Ming’s shot.
Nate Robinson stopped getting NBA contracts because of ageing and the loss of his athleticism. As Robinson got older, he got injured more and this resulted in him losing his burst of athleticism. This made NBA teams hesitant to sign him.
NBA teams did not want an undersized, injury-prone guard who was bad at defense, rebounding and playmaking. He had a relatively long career for a short guard in the NBA.
Robinson retired from basketball and tried to make moves in other sports. In 2016, he tried out with the Seattle Jayhawks of the NFL. In 2020 he fought and lost to Jake Paul in a boxing match. The image of him lying face down in the boxing ring became a heavily shared meme at the time.
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