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2007-08 Statistics
Born:
May 31, 1984
Height:
5-9 / 1,75
Weight:
180 lbs. / 81,6 kg.
College: Washington
Years Pro:
3
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THE TRADE: Quoting Knicks president, basketball operations Isiah Thomas: “At that size, to get to this level, you have to have incredible speed. He has that. You got to have incredible intelligence. It's speed, basketball IQ and toughness to go inside and take a lick. Even though he's small, he's put together pretty tight. He can take a lick.". . .Quoting Nate, on his enthusiasm and dynamic style of play: “I think I just carry it over being the person who I am. How God made me what I am, how my mom and dad raised me. I’ve always been a people person. I love to see people get involved in what I try to show out on the court, and that’s how I play hard. I play with passion, emotion and charisma, and I just want everybody to see and know what kind of talent God gave me.”. . .Quoting Nate’s college coach, Lorenzo Romar: “He has this ability to make you forget what you came to watch. Whatever you came to watch, you leave thinking of him. You zone in on his every move because you don’t know what he’s doing to do next.”. . .and quoting Nate: “Everyone makes a big issue about height. As long as I play like a giant, it will be fine.". . .Early entry candidate for 2005 NBA Draft following his junior season at Washington. Originally an early entry candidate for 2004 Draft before withdrawing his name from consideration. . .Selected in first round (21st overall) by Phoenix in 2005 NBA Draft. . .Draft rights acquired by New York with Quentin Richardson and cash considerations for Kurt Thomas and draft rights to Dijon Thompson (54TH pick) on Draft Night, June 28, 2005. . .Signed to contract, July 2, 2005. . .Made impressive pro debut with team-leading 16.5 ppg over 28.1 mpg in 10 games (all starts) for Knicks Summer League squad in Las Vegas and Minneapolis.
2004-05 (Washington): In third and final college season, earned third team All-America honors from The Associated Press, as well as first-team All-Pac-10 laurels for the second straight season. . .Wooden Award finalist and member of All-Pac-10 Tournament team. . .Established career highs in most stat categories, notching 16.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg and 4.5 apg with .463 shooting (188-406 FGA) over 31.5 mpg in 35 games (all starts). . .Led Huskies in scoring for the third straight year and finished sixth in Pac-10 in scoring, helping to lead Huskies to 29-6 record and first Pac-10 Tournament title. . .His 159 total assists were third-highest mark in school history. . .Led Huskies in scoring 14 times, assists 12 times and rebounding five times. . .Had 14 20+ scoring games. . .Notched season-high 29 points twice (in Great Alaska Shootout vs. Utah on Nov 25, 2004; and in first round of Pac-10 tourney vs. Arizona State, March 10, 2005). . .Recorded a career-best eight assists three times. . .Season-high eight rebounds on Jan 15, 2005 vs. Oregon State; had seven boards on four occasions. AS A COLLEGIAN: First-Team All-Pac-10 as a sophomore and junior. . .Third Team Associated Press All-American as a junior. . .Finished collegiate career as Washington’s 18th all-time leading scorer (1,283 pts). . .Also ranked fourth in career 3PT FGM (127), sixth in assists (295) and third in steals (140). . .In three college seasons, averaged 14.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.3 apg and .457 shooting over 28.2 mpg in 89 games (66 starts). . .Led Huskies in scoring in all three of his collegiate seasons. . .Career .348 shooter from Downtown (127-365) and .793 from the line (264-333 FTA). . .Originally signed with Washington to play football before concentrating on basketball prior to sophomore year. . .2002-03: As a freshman, led Huskies in scoring with 13.0 ppg. . .Shot .462 from the field over 25.0 mpg in 23 games. . .Named to All-Pac-10 Freshman Team. . .Joined the team at conclusion of football season and started the season’s final 10 games. . .Had 17 double-digit point games, including season-high 20 vs. Arizona State, Feb 8, 2003. . .Led Huskies in scoring 11 times. . .Hauled in a career-high nine rebounds in just his seventh career game, vs. Southern California on Jan 4, 2003. . .2003-04: Paced Huskies in scoring with 13.2 ppg, shooting .447 from the field over 26.9 mpg in 31 games (21 starts). . .Shot a career-high .853 from the line (87-102 FTA). . .First Team All-Pac-10 selection. . .Had 21 double-figure scoring games. . .Led Huskies in scoring seven times, rebounds four times. . . Scored 23 second-half points (of 25 total) at Oregon State, Jan 17, 2004, including last-second three-pointer that forced OT in eventual win. . .Poured in a career-high 31 points (11-15 FGA, 3-4 from Downtown, 6-6 FTA) vs. Arizona, Jan 29, 2004. . . Had 27 points (9-15 FGA) in first-round NCAA tourney loss to UAB, March 19, 2004. |
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| HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL: Nathaniel Robinson. . .Oldest of seven siblings. . .Father, Jacque Robinson, played tailback at Washington from 1981-84 and amassed 2,300 career yards to rank eighth on all-time Huskies list. Jacque earned MVP honors in both the Rose Bowl (1982) and Orange Bowl (1985). . .Mother Renee Busch operates a beauty salon in Seattle. . .Played all 13 football games for Washington in 2002, starting the final six contests including the Sun Bowl. . .Notched two interceptions, 34 total tackles and 103 yards on kickoff returns as a true freshman defensive back. . .Father Jacque convinced Nate to give up football for basketball in 2002. Said Jacque: “I always knew he had the talent. That's why I told him if he dedicated himself to one sport that he can do it. There's no way he can do this if he plays two sports.". . .Transferred to Rainier Beach High School in Seattle (alma mater of future Knicks teammate of Jamal Crawford) after attending Logan High School near Oakland. . .As a senior in 2001-02, led Rainier Beach to state title with 28-1 record, notching 17.9 ppg. . .Dunked for the first time in eighth grade. . .Favorite book is The Cat in the Hat. . .Has a son, Nahmier, born Oct 26, 2004. . .His selection at the 21st pick held added significance as younger brother Deron Isaiah Robinson, who died of SIDS in 1997, was born on the 21st of May. Said Nate: "I think this is a sign to me.” | ||
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