Straight Game EP 31 | Nate Robinson

Nate Robinson on Beating Kidney Failure, NBA Survival & the Fight Beyond the Game 🏀💯 What happens when the toughest battle isn’t on the court—but for your life? In this raw and powerful conversation, Nate Robinson opens up like never before. From NBA highlight reels to hospital recovery rooms, Nate walks us through his emotional and physical fight against kidney failure, the challenge of finding a donor, and how community, resilience, and purpose pulled him through. This ain’t just a comeback story—it’s a life lesson. 

But we’re still hooping too. The crew dives deep into:

 -What accountability really means in team sports

 -Why defense and playoff mentality separate stars from legends 

-The mindset shifts in today’s NBA 

-Legendary stories about Kobe Bryant’s relentless work ethic 

-Seattle’s rich basketball roots and how it’s shaped the league 

-The legacy of the dunk contest and creative expression in the game 

-And the harsh reality of how health affects everything—on and off the court 

-This one’s for the NBA heads, the fighters, the underdogs, and anyone looking for real talk and real perspective. 

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💬 Question for You: If you lost the game you love overnight—whether to injury, illness, or life—what would keep you going? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Your story might inspire someone else.

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