Nate Robinson discovered his kidneys were failing back in 2021. The former NBA player had a kidney transplant earlier this 2025. Robinson opened up about his kidney journey in an exclusive interview.

On Friday, Nate Robinson underwent surgery for a kidney transplant from a live donor, per ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. Robinson’s kidneys began failing in 2021 but after he announced he needed a donor in ...

Jul 31, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Tri State guard Nate Robinson (2) dances during music artist NLE Choppa performance during week four of the Big3 3-on-3 basketball league at American Airlines Center.