Nate Robinson has acquired a new kidney after dealing with kidney disease for the past 19 years.
The former Knicks Guard, who will turn 41 in May, announced in an Instagram post Friday that he will undergo a kidney transplant.
“I am here to celebrate and thank the Lord for everything he has done in my life. Today is the day I have a new kidney,” writes Robinson. “Thank you for all those who sent prayers and texted my phone for their encouragement and love!!! If you don't believe in God and the miracles he played, then your foo!! Amen . ”
Robinson (three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion) included an orange image containing “LFG on Friday, 25th July” and a teary-eyed emoji.
He also shared a series of posts from friends who congratulated him on getting a new kidney.
Last June, Robinson said on AN Interviews with men's health His kidneys were functioning at less than 15% of their optimal ability.
He added that at the time he was on the Washington state kidney transplant waiting list and was hoping to eventually make it onto the national list.
The news came almost a year after Robinson said it wouldn't be long to live without a new kidney.
Robinson, who was officially diagnosed with kidney disease in 2006, explained that he had previously managed the disease by checking hospitals for dehydration and vomiting.
In 2020, a “bad” case of Covid led to his onset of dialysis treatment.
Robinson was said to be frail, with a puffy face, pale skin and swollen arms and legs.
In 2022, Robinson publicly revealed that he was being treated for renal kidney failure.
A first-round pick by the Knicks in 2005, Robinson played more than four seasons in New York before stinting with the Celtics, Thunder, Warriors, Bulls, Nuggets, Clippers and Pelicans.
In his short stint in boxing, Robinson was knocked out by Jake Paul in the second round of the fight in Los Angeles in November 2020.
