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• Nate Robinson is a point guard for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association and was the champion of the 2006 and 2009 Slam Dunk Contests.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: May 31, 1984
  2. Birth Place: Seattle, Washington
  3. Nicknames: 'Big Nate' and 'Nate the Great'
  4. Height: 5-9
  5. Weight: 180 lbs
  6. Position: Guard
  7. High School: Rainer Beach High School
  8. College: University of Washington
  9. Draft Year: 2005

• Early Life

  Nathaniel Robinson was born in Seattle, Washington on May 31, 1984. He attended Rainier Beach High School, then continued his education at the University of Washington. In 2005, Robinson was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 21st pick in the NBA Draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Nate Robinson

• Pro Career

  Before the 2005-2006 season, Robinson was traded to the New York Knicks with Quentin Richardson for Kurt Thomas and Dijon Thompson. In his rookie season, Robinson averaged 9.3 points in 72 games. In 2006, he won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. His best season to date was in 2007-2008 when he averaged 12.7 points in 72 games for the Knicks. NBA.com: Nate Robinson

• Nate Robinson Timeline

  • May 31, 1984: Born
  • 2002: Enrolled at University of Washington
  • 2005: Drafted by the Phoenix Suns
  • 2005: Traded to the New York Knicks
  • 2006: Won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest
  • 2009: Won the NBA dunk contest a second time

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