Nate Robinson
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"Nathaniel Cornelius "Nate" Robinson" is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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 point guard has also played for the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, and Denver Nuggets. Robinson is the NBA's first three-time NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest#All-time participants/slam dunk champion.

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[The only other team that has matched that feat is Illinois, whose two stars made an impression on Robinson over the summer.] I observed the way Dee and Deron played at the Nike Camp [in Indianapolis], ... They share the ball well; I mean, they average about 13 points apiece and they could both score 20 -- they do what they have to do to help the team.

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Even though it was a negative thing that happened, I wasn't feeling too bad, 'cause a positive thing came out of it, ... I don't fault Miami for anything; I'm just here at Rutgers, at home, where I'm happy.

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I observed the way Dee and Deron played at the Nike Camp [in Indianapolis]. They share the ball well; I mean, they average about 13 points apiece and they could both score 20 -- they do what they have to do to help the team.

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I just knew if I get it up high enough I would have a good chance of making it, ... So I just shot it hard and let it go.

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We're like family. We enjoy each other's company off the court. And it doesn't feel crowded on the court. You just have to find who's hot at the right time.

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You've got to get used to it. He said you need a great point guard to be a great team. I just take that into consideration that he wants me to be great. They don't call me Nate the Great for nothing. I've got to live up to the name and live up to the expectations that he wants. He's hard on me and I love it.

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I had to, ... Tie my suit up, tie my tie and just get downstairs to my car as fast as I could, so nobody could see me.

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They say sharing is caring, and we care about each other. There's just a lot of good karma going around.

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It was a little crazy for the first couple of days, ... I couldn't really talk. I checked in, and in 20 minutes, I was at the dentist. I had to tell the guys, 'My tooth is messed up -- I'll talk to you in a few days.' I got it pulled, and now it's back to normal.

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