Former NBA star Nate Robinson has been fighting a silent battle for over a decade. A first-round pick from the 2005 NBA Draft, Robinson played in the league over 11 seasons. People who saw him live or on television did not know that he’d been playing with a damaged kidney since 2006. But, Robinson was well aware that someday his kidneys might fail him. The only thing he did not know was when.

That unfortunate day came in October 2022, when Robinson first learned that he was suffering from renal kidney failure. Since then, the former Knicks star’s life has been a never-ending struggle. Robinson has been doing dialysis for up to three times a week. The sessions last for almost four hours, all this to just stay alive. Robinson said he “doesn’t have long to live” if he doesn’t receive a kidney transplant in an interview with the Daily Mail.

Unfortunately, of the 101,000 Americans waiting for a kidney transplant. Only 17,000 receive one each year. Due to this, almost 12 people die every day waiting for a kidney. However, luckily after several years of struggles and pain, Nate Robinson will survive as he shares some great news. After not giving up through these rough times Robinson is finally set to live a normal life once again. He shared this news through his Instagram account.

“I’m here to celebrate and thank the LORD for all he has done in my life, today is the day I get my new kidney, thank you to all the people that sent prayers and texted my phone giving me encouragement & love !!! Ur a foo if you dnt believe in GOD and the miracles he performs !! Amen,” Robinson wrote. He’s set to receive a kidney transplant after going through enormous pain through the years. This is great news for him, his loved ones, and everyone who’s been praying for Nate, who thanked everyone for their prayers and well wishes.

Nate Robinson received ‘thousands’ of kidney donation offers from his fans

Nate Robinson admitted that he’ll not survive if he doesn’t receive a kidney transplant in an interview. Everyone around him was worried about the situation but according to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, his fans came to the rescue as soon as they knew Robinson was in trouble. Tank Johnson was the man who made this possible.

Johnson reached out to Robinson with an amazing idea, to which the former hooper gave his blessing. “So, Johnson helped narrate a video that aired on the jumbotron during the University of Washington’s spring football game in Seattle on May 3. In that video, viewers were directed to a university site where they could fill out a form to see if they were the right match for a kidney donation.” As per ESPN. Sure enough! The idea was a great success.

A few days later, the school tweeted on the same and Robinson shared this on his Instagram. Soon enough, hundreds and thousands of responses poured in. People were coming forward in huge numbers to help the former NBA star. When Robinson got word of this tears began to fall down his cheeks. Through the campaign, he saw how many people were his well-wishers. Now, after a long-fought battle, Robinson can look forward to living a happy and healthy life with his children as he’s set to receive his kidney transplant.