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Nataniel RobinsonAmerican basketball player, guard of the NBA club New York Knicks.
Date of Birth: 31.05.1984
Country:  USA |
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Nate Robinson - Biography
Nate Robinson is an American basketball player and a guard for the NBA team, the New York Knicks. He was born on May 31, 1984. He stands at a height of 1.75 meters and weighs 81.6 kilograms. Robinson plays as a guard and wears the number 4 jersey for the New York Knicks. He attended Washington University.
Early Life and Family
Nate Robinson is the eldest of seven brothers. His father, Jacque Robinson, played football for the University of Washington and was named the MVP in the Rose Bowl in 1982 and the Orange Bowl in 1985. His mother, Renee Busch, worked at a beauty salon in Seattle.
Nate Robinson played all 13 football games for the University of Washington in 2002, starting all six final competitions in the Sun Bowl. He made two interceptions, 34 total tackles, and 103 yards on collision, making him a standout defender. His father was confident that Nate would give up football for basketball in 2002. Jacque said, "I always knew he had talent. That's why I told him if he dedicated himself to one sport, he would see results. You can't achieve anything by doing two sports."
Nate Robinson was transferred to Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, which would later become the alma mater of his future teammate, Jamal Crawford, after attending a local school near Oakland. As a freshman in 2001-2002, he led Rainier Beach to a state title with 28-1 points and an average of 17.9 points per game. He dunked for the first time in eighth grade. His favorite book is "Puss in Boots".
Nate Robinson has a son named Nahmir, born on October 26, 2004. Unfortunately, his brother, Deron Isaiah Robinson, died from SIDS in 1997.
Achievements
Nate Robinson is known for two memorable moments in basketball. One was when he dunked over Spud Webb during a slam dunk contest, and the other was when he blocked Yao Ming during a game.
Season Statistics (2007-08)
- Points per game: 12.6
- Rebounds per game: 3.10
- Assists per game: 3.0
- Efficiency rating: +11.37
