Nate Robinson, a retired NBA player, has a net worth of $9 million as of 2026, largely earned through his 11-year basketball career and post-retirement ventures.
Nate Robinson is a former American professional basketball player whose net worth stands at $9 million in 2026. Over his NBA career from 2005 to 2016, he accumulated nearly $25 million solely from salary earnings. Despite standing just 5'9", Robinson was one of the league’s most dynamic and thrilling players, earning recognition for his explosive playing style. He began his collegiate career at the University of Washington, where he initially competed in both football and basketball before committing fully to basketball. Throughout his 11-year NBA tenure, Robinson played for eight different teams, including standout periods with the Knicks, Celtics, and Bulls. His most unforgettable playoff moment came in 2013 while playing for the Bulls, when he delivered a 34-point performance in triple overtime against the Nets—even while battling severe illness. After retiring from the NBA in 2016, Robinson briefly ventured into other sports, most notably boxing in 2020, where he suffered a knockout loss to YouTuber Jake Paul. Nevertheless, his NBA legacy remains defined by his relentless competitiveness and success against significantly taller opponents, serving as motivation for shorter athletes. Born Nathaniel Cornelius Robinson on May 31, 1984, in Seattle, Washington, he grew up in a family with strong athletic ties. His father, Jacque Robinson, played football at the University of Washington, while his mother, Renee, ran a beauty salon. Robinson attended Rainier Beach High School in Seattle for his first two years before transferring to James Logan High School in Union City, California. He returned to Rainier Beach for his senior year, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. As team captain, he led his basketball squad to a 28-2 record and claimed the AAA state championship. Initially recruited to the University of Washington on a football scholarship, Robinson shifted his focus entirely to basketball starting in his sophomore year. In the 2002-03 season, he led the team in scoring, averaging 13 points per game. The following season, he earned All-Pac-10 First Team honors and guided Washington to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. He also received NABC All-NCAA District 14 First Team and Pac-10 All-Tournament Team accolades. In April 2005, Robinson chose to forgo his senior year and enter the NBA draft. Selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 2005 NBA draft, Robinson was immediately traded to the New York Knicks. During his rookie season, he appeared in 72 games, posting averages of 9.3 points and 2 assists per game. In December 2006, he played a key role in the infamous brawl between the Knicks and Denver Nuggets, resulting in a 10-game suspension. The following season, Robinson improved to 12.7 points per game, and in March, he set a career-high with 45 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. His peak performance came in the 2008-09 season, when he averaged 17.2 points and 4.1 assists per game. After a brief bench stint in the 2009-10 season, he returned with a 41-point outing in an overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks. In early 2010, Robinson was traded to the Boston Celtics, appearing in 26 games and averaging 6.5 points per game. Despite limited court time, he contributed significantly to the Celtics’ playoff run, helping them reach the NBA Finals. The next season, between November and December, he started 11 of 14 games as part of a 14-game winning streak. In 2011, Robinson was dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Although he reached another Conference Finals, he fell out of the rotation and was released just before the 2011-12 lockout-shortened season. He then signed with the Golden State Warriors, where he led the team with 24 points in an overtime win over the Miami Heat in January. He finished the season averaging 11.2 points and 4.5 assists per game. Robinson joined the Chicago Bulls in 2012 under a one-year deal. He started 23 games and earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors in early February. From March to April, he averaged 18.6 points and 5.1 assists per game. In the semifinals against the Heat, he contributed 27 points and 9 assists in Game 1 but the Bulls were eliminated in the next four games. In 2013, Robinson signed a multi-year deal with the Denver Nuggets but exercised his player option and was traded to the Boston Celtics. Two days later, he was waived by the Celtics. In 2015, he signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, followed by another 10-day deal, but was not retained due to injury. He then signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, only to be waived shortly after. Following his NBA retirement, Robinson played briefly in Israel for Hapoel Tel Aviv, averaging 16.2 points and 2.9 assists in 14 games. He later suited up for the NBA D-League’s Delaware 87ers and then joined Guaros de Lara in Venezuela’s Liga Profesional de Baloncesto, winning the 2017 LPB championship. In 2018, he signed with Homenetmen Beirut in Lebanon’s top league but was released due to injury. Outside of basketball, Robinson opened a chicken and waffles restaurant in Seattle in 2014. He also appeared in the basketball comedy film *Uncle Drew*, portraying the character Boots. Nate Robinson has been in a long-term relationship with Sheena Felitz, with whom he shares three children: Navyi, Nahmier, and Ny'ale. An automotive enthusiast, he owns a Pontiac Firebird and an orange Cadillac CTS-V among other vehicles. © 2026 Celebrity Net Worth / All Rights Reserved