Nate Robinson's renal kidney failure: How is it caused, what is the recovery time, and how long before the player can return?

Nate Robinson used to be one of the most entertaining players in the NBA. His career in the league spaanned 11 years and he's best known for winning the Slam Dunk competition a couple of times.

Despite standing at only 5-foot-9, Robinson was fearless and athletic. Unfortunately, he recently revealed that he's struggling with renal kidney failure. To make things worse, the former NBA player has been battling the illness for the past four years.

Nate Robinson was last seen in the league in the 2015-16 season. However, many NBA fans still remember him as he was incredibly talented.

This article will reveal everything we know about Robinson's illness and how long it could take until he fully recovers.

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Nate Robinson has battled kidney failure for the last four years

Robinson is a very talented basketball player (Image via Getty Images)

Nate Robinson is dealing with a very serious issue. Considering how important kidneys are, it's not surprising that he's decided to reveal his struggles. The former NBA player would also love to help others who are dealing with the same problem.

"I am currently undergoing treatment for Renal Kidney Failure and have been privately dealing with it for the last four years," Robinson wrote.

There are many different causes of kidney failure, but the two most common causes are diabetes and high blood pressure. Considering that Nate Robinson has been an athlete for more than two decades, he may have had issues with higher blood pressure at some point.

Robinson spent five seasons in New York City (Image via Getty Images)

The former Slam Dunk champion revealed that he's been receiving treatment for his illness for the past four years. He hasn't revealed if he's made any progress, but considering that kidney disease is likely to get worse over time, he may never be the same again.

While Nate Robinson hasn't shared many details regarding his current condition, he will most likely rely on dialysis for many years to come.

The former NBA player would drastically benefit from a kidney transplant as it would improve his situation. Unfortunately, there are certain situations where it's necessary to wait for more than a decade to get a healthy kidney.

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Nate's impressive NBA career

Robinson played for eight different NBA teams (Image via Getty Images)

Despite being only 5-foot-9, Nate Robinson was an incredible basketball player. In his fourth season in the NBA, the point guard averaged a career-high 17.2 points per game, which was impressive.

He played for eight different teams during his professional career, but is best known for his tenure with the New York Knicks. This is where spent five seasons and became a legendary dunker.

During the 2009 Slam Dunk Contest, Robinson jumped over Dwight Howard, winning the competition. The point guard won the competition three times, more than any other player in the league's history.

In his 11-year NBA career, Robinson averaged 11 points and three assists per game. Unfortunately, he did not win the championship.