Former NBA Star Nate Robinson Announces He's Undergoing Treatment for Kidney Failure

According to The Athletic and Stadium's Shams Charania, the former NBA player is currently undergoing treatment for an ailment he has been dealing with for the past four years.

Robinson said in a statement that he decided to share his story because he wants to be the voice for all those who are having trouble speaking about this illness and come together for a greater cause.

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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

Robinson was selected in the first round of the 2005 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns before being traded to the Knicks in exchange for Kurt Thomas.

He spent four-and-a-half seasons with the Knicks and had his best season in 2008 when he averaged 17.2 points, 3.9 rebound and 4.1 assists in 74 games.

Robinson was traded to the Celtics in exchange for Eddie House, J.R. Giddens and Bill Walker. He was traded to Oklahoma City by the C's.

During the second half of his career, the three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner played for a number of NBA teams.

Robinson played in the BIG3 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, as well as playing basketball overseas.

Robinson took part in a boxing match against Jake Paul. He launched an amateur dunk contest called "Dunk Dynasty" earlier this week, with participants including Michael Purdie, Tony Crosby, Chris Spears, and Jamiko McNair.