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Nate Robinson was born in Seattle, Washington, United States on May 31, 1984. Nate Robinson is a basketball player, American football player and businessperson. The age as of 2026 is 42. Education on record includes James Logan High School and University of Washington. The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
At 175 cm, Nate Robinson had no business thriving in the NBA, and that is exactly why I find him so compelling. Three Slam Dunk Contest titles from a man who had to leap over the very limits the sport imposed on him is a statement of sheer will. A Seattle kid who also played football, he was pure explosive athleticism. What I appreciate is that he kept moving after basketball, building ventures as a restaurateur and businessman. To me he is shorthand for refusing to let a number define your ceiling, and that resonates far beyond sports.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nate Robinson
- Name (Japanese)
- ネイト・ロビンソン
- Reading
- ねいと・ろびんそん
- Born
- May 31, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / American football player / businessperson / restaurateur
2. Background
- High school
- James Logan High School
- University
- University of Washington
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nate Robinson born?
Born May 31, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Nate Robinson from?
Nate Robinson is from Seattle, Washington, United States.
What does Nate Robinson do?
Nate Robinson works as basketball player, American football player, businessperson, restaurateur.
How tall is Nate Robinson?
Nate Robinson is 175 cm.
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