On Monday evening (Feb. 7), the duo of Quentin Richardson and Jamal Crawford got here collectively for an additional stream of NBA HooperVision on NBA League Move.
Offering their insights on the Knicks-Jazz recreation from Salt Lake Metropolis, the duo welcomed their former teammate with the Knicks Nate Robinson as a visitor.
The 11-year NBA veteran, who was teammates with Richardson and Crawford between 2005 and 2008, final performed within the league in 2016.
Nate Robinson shares his expertise taking part in for @nyknicks on #NBAHooperVision with @QRich & @JCrossover!
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Certainly one of Robinson’s greatest accomplishments within the NBA was his three wins on the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
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His three wins (2006, 09, 10) are probably the most in NBA historical past and at 5-foot-9, he’s the second-shortest ever to win it.
“I used to be a fan of Spud Webb rising up,” Robinson stated of the legendary 5-foot-7 Slam Dunk contest winner.
“My dad used to indicate highlights of him, being the little man amongst the timber.”
3x NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion Nate Robinson shares his expertise profitable the Dunk Contest!
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As teammates, Robinson and Richardson witnessed one of many biggest video games on the Knicks’ dwelling enviornment – Madison Sq. Backyard – in the course of the 2008-09 season (Jamal Crawford was traded to the Warriors solely a few months earlier).
“After I was on the bench, I used to be like ‘that is the very best seat in the home’ to take a seat right here and watch this bloodbath,” Robinson recounts sitting courtside whereas Kobe Bryant erupted for 61 factors – then a MSG scoring file.
“He was actually in…Mamba mode”
Nate Robinson and @QRich recount Kobe scoring 61 factors at The Backyard on #NBAHooperVision: https://t.co/xoeIs9fLvQ pic.twitter.com/L06JZYxsek
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2022
Presently aged 37, Robinson hasn’t formally retired from the NBA.
In his 11 years within the league, he represented eight franchises – New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Nevertheless, the previous Knicks guard has discovered numerous happiness in fatherhood as he watches his youngsters play the game he loves.
“Its the best feeling on the planet”
Nate Robinson talks watching his kids play basketball on #NBAHooperVision: https://t.co/xoeIs9fLvQ pic.twitter.com/1imklDjRHs
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2022
Keep tuned for extra from NBA’s HooperVision stream on NBA League Move.
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