Nate Robinson, the three-time Slam Dunk champ, introduced on Saturday he's battling kidney failure.
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Three-time NBA slam dunk champion and former guard Nate Robinson has introduced he's battling kidney failure.
“I'm at present present process remedy for Renal Kidney Failure and have been privately coping with it for the final 4 years,” Robinson stated by an announcement Saturday night.
Robinson, who spent the primary 5 years of his profession with the Knicks, stated the rationale for coming public together with his battle was to shine a lightweight on the illness.
“I’m sharing this now as a result of I need to be the voice for all those that are having hassle talking about this sickness and are available collectively for a larger trigger – our well being,” he added.
Identified for his brief stature on the courtroom, the 5-9 College of Washington graduate, stated he was by no means one to talk out. However he hopes to guide a united battle over kidney failure.
“I used to be by no means a vocal chief on the courtroom,” Robinson admitted. “I most well-liked to guide by instance, however now it’s time for me to talk up and assist all these affected by or coping with Kidney Illness.”
Robinson, 38, additionally expressed his gratitude for the medical care that he has been receiving during the last 4 years. “I'm grateful for the care I’ve obtained and proceed to obtain throughout this course of and hope by this announcement that I might help others like me.
Robinson holds the league document with three NBA Slam Dunk Contest titles, the final coming in 2010.
He suited up for eight groups over the course of his 11 seasons and final appeared within the NBA through the 2015-16 season, the place he performed two video games for the New Orleans Pelicans.
After his basketball profession, Robinson examined out boxing, making his skilled debut in opposition to Jake Paul in an undercard bout for Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. Paul gained the battle in a second-round knock-out.
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