Three-Time NBA Slam Dunk Competition Winner Nate Robinson Looking For Kidney Donor

Nate Robinson knows something about overcoming the odds.

The former NBA player was able to play over 10 seasons against the best of the best, all while doing so at a height of just 5-foot-9. 

In fact, as we gear up for tonight's NBA Slam Dunk Competition, recall that Robinson  wowed fans back in 2010 when he won the event for the THIRD time. Meanwhile, we can't even get LeBron James to compete ONCE. 

However, Robinson has a bigger fight on his hands right now - he is suffering from kidney failure and is in need of a donor, fast. 

NATE ROBINSON TALKS KIDNEY FAILURE

"I’m still looking for a kidney to this day. I go through dialysis three times a week for four hours. They clean my blood, they clean all my toxins out of my body, and I’m feeling better and better every day. Some days are worse than others, but I’m just blessed and I’m just happy that I can still be here to see my children and do the things that I love to do," Robinson told HoopsHype. 

"It’s difficult, but at the same time, I love a challenge. So every day is a new day for me. I just try to walk right with God. I just try to ask Him to give me the strength to be able to get through what I’m going through," the former Knicks and Celtics player said. 

ROBINSON IS A 3x SLAM DUNK WINNER

The 39-year-old former No. 1 draft pick said that he has been battling kidney failure for over five years now, but his condition has been deteriorating. He says that he has gone through difficult times while dealing with the ailment, but is hopeful that he will be able to find a donor, while also being a mentor for those that are also battling health conditions and may not have as big of a platform.

For years, Nate Robinson was able to entertain tens of millions of basketball fans - especially in the Slam Dunk Competition back when it was actually good. 

Nate having kidney failure shows that you just can't take anything for granted.