Former NBA player Nate Robinson has revealed he has been fighting kidney failure for four years.
Robinson said he was going public with his diagnosis so he can be a voice for others dealing with it.
Nate Robinson played 11 NBA seasons with the Knicks, Celtics, Thunder, Warriors, Bulls, Nuggets, Clippers and Pelicans.
His statement reads: “I am currently undergoing treatment for Renal Kidney Failure and have been privately dealing with it for the last four years. I’m sharing this now because I want to be the voice for all those who are having trouble speaking about this illness, and come together for a greater cause – our health.
“I was never a vocal leader on the court, I preferred to lead by example, but now it’s time for me to speak up and help all those affected by or dealing with Kidney Disease.
“I am grateful for the care and support I’ve received and continue to receive during this process, and hope through this announcement that I can help others like me.”
Robinson, a first-round draft pick out of Washington in 2005, averaged 11 points and three assists over the course of his NBA career. He last played in the league with New Orleans in 2015-16.
He won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest three times, first in 2006 then back-to-back titles in 2009 and 2010.
