Nate Robinson, born in Seattle, is a former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at the University of Washington and was drafted 21st overall in the 2005 NBA draft. Standing at 5'9", he played point guard for various NBA teams including the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and New Orleans Pelicans. Notably, Robinson won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest three times, becoming the first player to achieve this feat.
1982: Father's Rose Bowl MVP
In 1982, Nate Robinson's father, Jacque Robinson, earned MVP honors in the Rose Bowl.
May 31, 1984: Birth of Nate Robinson
Nate Robinson was born on May 31, 1984 in Seattle.
1985: Father's Orange Bowl MVP
In 1985, Jacque Robinson earned MVP honors in the Orange Bowl.
1986: Spud Webb's Slam Dunk Contest Win
Spud Webb won the slam dunk contest in 1986. This was referenced when Robinson jumped over him in the 2006 contest.
1987: Father Drafted into NFL
In 1987, Jacque Robinson was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the NFL.
2000: High School Transfer
Nate Robinson transferred to James Logan High School in Union City, California in 2000.
September 10, 2001: Jersey Retirement
Rainier Beach High School retired Nate Robinson's No. 2 jersey on September 10, 2001.
2001: Return to Rainier Beach
In 2001, Nate Robinson returned to Rainier Beach High School for his senior season.
2002: Freshman Basketball Season
During the 2002-2003 basketball season, Nate Robinson had a successful freshman year at the University of Washington, earning All-Pac-10 Freshman Team honors.
2002: College Football and Basketball
In 2002, Nate Robinson played football for the University of Washington while also starting his college basketball career.
April 2005: Declares for NBA Draft
Nate Robinson declared for the NBA draft in April 2005.
2005: Drafted into the NBA
In 2005, Nate Robinson was drafted into the NBA.
2005: NBA Draft
In 2005, Nate Robinson was the 21st pick in the NBA draft, initially selected by the Phoenix Suns and then traded to the New York Knicks.
2005: Altercations and Inactive List
During the 2005-2006 NBA Season, Nate Robinson was involved in altercations with teammates and was placed on the Inactive List.
November 11, 2006: Blocks Yao Ming
On November 11, 2006, Nate Robinson blocked Yao Ming.
December 16, 2006: Brawl with J.R. Smith
Nate Robinson was involved in a brawl with J.R. Smith on December 16, 2006 and received a suspension.
2006: Rookie Year and Slam Dunk Contest Win
In 2006, Nate Robinson had a notable rookie year with the Knicks and won the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest.
2006: Previous Slam Dunk Title
Nate Robinson had won the previous Slam Dunk Contest in 2006.
2007: 2007-2008 NBA Season Performance
During the 2007-2008 season, Robinson averaged 12.7 points per game and was the team's leading scorer in 10 games.
2007: Second Place in Slam Dunk Contest
Nate Robinson finished second in the 2007 Slam Dunk Contest to Gerald Green.
March 8, 2008: Career-High 45 Points
Nate Robinson scored a career-high 45 points against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 8, 2008.
2008: Successful 2008-2009 Season
Robinson had his best season in 2008-2009, averaging 17.2 points, 4.1 assists, and almost 30 minutes per game.
February 14, 2009: Wins Second Slam Dunk Contest
Nate Robinson won his second Slam Dunk Contest on February 14, 2009, notably jumping over Dwight Howard.
February 23, 2009: 41 Points and 8 Rebounds
On February 23, 2009, Nate Robinson scored 41 points and had 8 rebounds.
August 12, 2009: Jersey Number Change
Nate Robinson announced on August 12, 2009, that he would change his jersey number from 4 to 2.
September 25, 2009: Re-signs with Knicks
Nate Robinson re-signed with the New York Knicks on September 25, 2009.
December 1, 2009: Removed from Knicks' Rotation
Nate Robinson was removed from the Knicks' rotation on December 1, 2009 after disagreements with coach Mike D'Antoni.
January 1, 2010: Returns to Knicks' Rotation, Scores 41 Points
Nate Robinson returned to the Knicks' rotation and scored 41 points against the Atlanta Hawks on January 1, 2010.
February 13, 2010: Wins Third Slam Dunk Contest
Nate Robinson won his third Slam Dunk Contest on February 13, 2010, making him the first three-time winner.
February 18, 2010: Traded to Boston Celtics
Nate Robinson was traded to the Boston Celtics on February 18, 2010.
July 16, 2010: Re-signs with Boston Celtics
On July 16, 2010, Nate Robinson re-signed with the Boston Celtics on a two-year deal.
2010: Three-Time Slam Dunk Champion
Nate Robinson became the NBA's first three-time slam dunk champion in 2010.
January 2011: Playing Time Reduced with Celtics
By January 2011, with the return of healthy teammates, Robinson's playing time decreased as he became third on the point guard depth chart.
February 24, 2011: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
On February 24, 2011, Nate Robinson was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
December 24, 2011: Waived by Oklahoma City Thunder
On December 24, 2011, the Oklahoma City Thunder waived Nate Robinson.
2011: 2011-2012 Season Performance
During the 2011-2012 season, Nate Robinson averaged 11.2 points, 4.5 assists, and 2 rebounds in 51 games.
January 4, 2012: Signs with Golden State Warriors
On January 4, 2012, Nate Robinson signed with the Golden State Warriors.
January 10, 2012: Leads Warriors to Victory Over Heat
On January 10, 2012, Nate Robinson led the Golden State Warriors with 24 points in an overtime win against the Miami Heat.
July 31, 2012: Signs with Chicago Bulls
On July 31, 2012, Nate Robinson signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bulls.
July 26, 2013: Signs with Denver Nuggets
On July 26, 2013, Nate Robinson signed a multi-year deal with the Denver Nuggets.
2013: Playoff Performance and Accolades
In 2013, Nate Robinson had a strong playoff performance with the Chicago Bulls, earning praise from commentators.
June 23, 2014: Exercises Player Option with Nuggets
On June 23, 2014, Nate Robinson exercised his player option with the Denver Nuggets.
2014: Releases Book "Heart over Height"
In 2014, Nate Robinson published his book, "Heart over Height".
2014: Opens Restaurant
In 2014, Nate Robinson opened a chicken and waffles restaurant in his hometown of Seattle.
January 13, 2015: Traded to Boston Celtics and Waived
On January 13, 2015, Robinson was traded to the Boston Celtics and subsequently waived two days later.
March 7, 2015: Signs with Los Angeles Clippers
On March 7, 2015, Nate Robinson signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
October 16, 2015: Signs and Waived by New Orleans Pelicans
On October 16, 2015, Nate Robinson signed with the New Orleans Pelicans, but was waived later that month.
March 17, 2016: Signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv
On March 17, 2016, Nate Robinson signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
June 2016: Plays with Seattle Seahawks Practice Squad
In June 2016, Nate Robinson practiced with the Seattle Seahawks.
February 8, 2017: Joins Delaware 87ers
On February 8, 2017, Nate Robinson was acquired by the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League.
April 3, 2017: Signs with Guaros de Lara
On April 3, 2017, Nate Robinson signed with Guaros de Lara of the Venezuelan Liga Profesional de Baloncesto (LPB).
July 31, 2018: Signs with Homenetmen Beirut
On July 31, 2018, Nate Robinson signed with Homenetmen Beirut of the Lebanese Basketball League.
September 2018: Waived by Homenetmen Beirut
In September 2018, Nate Robinson was waived by Homenetmen Beirut due to injury.
2018: Appears in Film "Uncle Drew"
In 2018, Nate Robinson acted in the film "Uncle Drew".
July 2020: Announces Boxing Debut
In July 2020, Nate Robinson announced his upcoming boxing debut against Jake Paul.
2022: Reveals Battle with Renal Disease
In 2022, Nate Robinson revealed that he is battling renal disease.
April 2024: Renal Failure Advances
By April 2024, Nate Robinson's renal failure had advanced significantly.