Nate Robinson Successfully Undergoes Long-Awaited Kidney Transplant
The former NBA star and three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion receives a life-saving kidney after battling renal failure for years.
- Nate Robinson, 40, underwent a successful kidney transplant on Friday at the University of Washington Medical CenterSeattle.
- The former NBA player was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2006 and publicly revealed his battle with renal failure in 2022.
- Robinson had been on dialysis since 2021, with his kidneys functioning at less than 15% capacity by 2018.
- The kidney was sourced from a live donor after a lengthy matching process facilitated by Robinson's alma mater, the University of Washington.
- Robinson expressed gratitude to his supporters and credited his faith for helping him through his nearly two-decade health journey.
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