Sobering news from Nate Robinson on this Sunday morning, since we learn that the triple winner of the Dunk Contest, 38 years old, suffers from kidney failure.
It was via Shams Charania that he shared the following message on Twitter:
“I am currently undergoing treatment for kidney failure, and it is something that I have been managing privately for 4 years. I’m sharing this now because I want to be the voice of everyone struggling to talk about this disease, and come together for a greater cause: our health.
I’ve never been a vocal leader in the field, I preferred to be a leader by example, but now it’s time for me to speak up and help anyone affected or facing illness. renal.
I am grateful for the care and support I have received and continue to receive during this process, and hope that through this announcement I can help others like me. »
Arrived in the NBA in 2005, the “pocket leader” (1.75 m) selected in 21st position in the draft marked a whole generation with his aggressiveness and his brilliant actions. He played 5 years at the Knicks, before traveling between Boston, Oklahoma, Golden State, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles (Clippers) and New Orleans, often having to fight to get his spot.
Between 2016 and 2018, he played in Tel Aviv, in the G-League and in Venezuela before having a final pro season in Beirut. His NBA career averages are 11 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3 assists per game in 618 games (excluding playoffs: 32) played.
11-year NBA veteran Nate Robinson – a three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion – announces he is battling renal kidney failure and is undergoing treatment. ???????? pic.twitter.com/VICvjXOW7k
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 16, 2022