Nate Robinson is an American basketball player who is best known for playing point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In 11 seasons, he was on eight different teams and he won the Slam Dunk Contest three times.
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 18: Nate Robinson attends the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets game 7 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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Early Life
Full NameNathaniel Cornelius RobinsonBirth Date / AgeMay 31, 1984 / 37 Years OldBirth PlaceSeattle, WashingtonSource of WealthBasketballRelationship StatusMarried To Sheena FelitzHeight5 ft. 9 in. / 1.75 m.Net Worth$10 Million
Nathaniel Cornelius Robinson was born in May of 1984 in Seattle, Washington to parents Jacque and Renee. He grew up with three siblings, two brothers named Anthony and Deron, along with a sister named Jasmine.
After spending his first two years of high school at Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, Robinson moved to Union City, California. There, he attended James Logan High School for one year before returning home for his senior season.
As a senior, Robinson led his team to a AAA state championship, while averaging 17.9 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals per game. His number two jersey was retired by the school.
Robinson played three years of college ball for the University of Washington. In fact, he enrolled on a football scholarship. Following one year as a two-sport athlete, he decided to shift his focus entirely to basketball.
Washington coach Lorenzo Romar talks with sophomore Nate Robinson during 90-85 victory over Arizona in Pacific-10 Conference men’s basketball tournament semifinal at the Staples Center on Friday, March 12, 2004.
Nate Robinson Net Worth and Career
The point guard was selected 21st overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2005 NBA Draft. However, he was traded to the New York Knicks on draft night. In 11 seasons as a pro, Robinson averaged 11.0 points, 3.0 assists, and 2.3 rebounds, while playing 22.5 minutes per game.
His best season came in 2008-09 as a member of the Knicks when he averaged career highs in points, rebounds, steals, and minutes per game. He also had an impressive playoff run in 2013 with the Chicago Bulls.
Throughout his career, it’s estimated that Robinson made just shy of $24 million from his contracts. In two seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the guard made $8.7 million. Meanwhile, he raked in $5.6 million over four years with the Knicks and $5.4 in two seasons with the Boston Celtics.
Interestingly, Robinson handed $65,000 back to the NBA as a result of various fines. In 2013, the league fined him $25,000 for comments he made about officiating.
Perhaps Robinson’s highest career points were his performances in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He was crowned champion of the event in 2006, 2009, and 2010. Standing just five-foot-nine, it was a spectacle watching him fly through the air.
Some of his business ventures outside of basketball include his Chicken and Waffles restaurant in Seattle, his role of Boots in the film Uncle Drew, and of course his boxing fight in 2020.
Since retiring in 2016, Robinson signed to play in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. The next year, he was acquired by the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Developmental League. Most recently, he has played in Venezuela as well as Lebanon.
Nate Robinson Instagram
As of January of 2022, the former NBA point guard has 2.5 million followers on his Instagram profile. Furthermore, Robinson possesses 941,200 Twitter followers. His pinned tweet is a link to his book, Heart Over Height, which came out back in 2014.
Logan got hands but Myles got way to much power…Jake, since you keep bringing my name up I need my get back, on mommas. #jakevsnate2
— Nate Robinson (@nate_robinson) August 26, 2021
Nate Robinson Boxing
It was announced in July of 2020 that Robinson would be making his professional boxing debut later that year. The bout took place on the undercard of the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition fight.
Robinson took on social media megastar Jake Paul on November 28th. Unfortunately for him, he succumbed to Paul via second-round knockout. TMZ reported that he made over $2 million for that match.
Personal Life
Robinson and his high school sweetheart Sheena Felitz had remained together for many years. The couple has three children together, by the names of Nyale, Nahmier, and Nayvi. However, it doesn’t seem like they are together at this time. The ball player has one additional child.
Interestingly, Robinson’s father, Jacque Robinson, played football at Washington, earning MVP honors in both the 1982 Rose Bowl and the 1985 Orange Bowl. He was then drafted by the BUffalo Bill and played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring.
Nate Robinson News
Tyron Woodley claims Tommy Fury is comparable to Nate Robinson in terms of difficulty for Jake Paul: “Every other fighter, in my opinion, is tougher than Tommy” – BJPENN.COM
Jake Paul floored Nate Robinson in second fight as a pro on Mike Tyson undercard with Snoop Dogg… – talkSPORT
Longtime NBA Guard Nate Robinson Reveals Health Battle – Sports Illustrated
New York Knicks Nate Robinson and basketball player Blake Griffin attend the fall 2009 collection preview for JOE Joseph Abboud and JCPenney at The Cage on May 18, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/WireImage)
