Nathaniel Cornelius Robinson is an American former professional basketball player and professional boxer. Born in Seattle, Robinson played college basketball for the University of Washington in Seattle and was the 21st pick in the 2005 NBA draft. The 5-foot-9-inch (1.75 m) point guard played in the NBA for the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and New Orleans Pelicans. Robinson became the NBA's first three-time slam dunk champion in 2010.
Robinson with the New York Knicks in 2007
Robinson (left) and Brandon Jennings in a charity soccer match in 2010
The 2005 NBA draft took place on June 28, 2005, in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues. The NBA announced that 49 college and high school players and 11 international players had filed as early-entry candidates for the draft.
Andrew Bogut was selected 1st overall by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Deron Williams was selected 3rd overall by the Utah Jazz.
Chris Paul was selected 4th overall by the New Orleans Hornets.
Andrew Bynum was selected 10th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers.
