An amazing thing happened at the University of Washington Medical Center on Friday. Doctors took a kidney from Shane’s body—the preferred left kidney, to be precise—and transplanted it into Nate Robinson, the Washington Huskies legend whose struggle with kidney failure has been well documented.

Former NBA star Nate Robinson received a kidney transplant nearly 20 years after he was diagnosed with kidney disease. Robinson announced that was scheduled to have the procedure later that day in a Feb. 7 Instagram post.

Born in Seattle in 1984, Robinson would play college basketball with the UW and be the 21st pick in the 2005 NBA draft.

Robinson revealed a kidney failure diagnosis in 2022. In April 2024, his renal failure had advanced to the point where he would soon be facing death if he didn't receive a kidney transplant. Last week, Robinson underwent a successful kidney transplant.

Former Celtics guard Nate Robinson had a successful kidney transplant Friday in Washington. Read more on Boston.com.

Ex-NBA guard Nate Robinson had a successful kidney transplant Friday at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.

Former NBA guard Nate Robinson received some big news on Friday morning, announcing via Instagram that he will undergo a kidney transplant that will save his life.