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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.

Feb 14, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Former Chicago Bulls player Nate Robinson, playing for team Stephen A., dribbles around former Chicago Bulls player Horace Grant, playing for Team Wilbon,during the NBA All Star-Celebrity Game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports/Fi;e Photo
Robinson had an 11-year career in the NBA, including with the Denver Nuggets.

Overview

  • 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.