Autograph University Interview: Nate Robinson

January 15, 2010
Blake Arena – Springfield College
Springfield, Mass.

With all eyes on basketball’s future stars at the 2011 Hoop Hall Classic, an NBA veteran made a surprise appearance to support his hometown team. Celtics guard Nate Robinson, a Seattle native, cheered on the Emerald City’s Garfield High School from a front row seat behind their bench.

During halftime, Nate took a few minutes to talk autographs with me. In this video, Nate discusses the first time someone asked him to sign, which NBA player he idolized as a teenager, and the memorabilia he has collected during his career.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think of the interview.

If you’re having trouble playing the video, click here to view it on YouTube.

Matt Raymond

is the founder of Autograph University. He lives in the Boston area with his wife and two sons. Connect with him on Twitter at @mattraymond.

13 Responses

  1. Laura says:

    I like the interview, but it was too zoomed in with the camera.

    • Matt Raymond says:

      Hi Laura, thanks for the feedback. I agree with you, I am basically on top of Nate Rob. The reason is that people were walking behind me during the halftime break–sort of like two cars trying to pass on a single lane street.

  2. Adam says:

    Went to a signing of his at a local mall with Glen Davis. The pen thined out on his auto and unfortunately when I went up to his table while they were signing they were joking with each other and didnt hear me say thanks or good luck.

  3. Doug (Buckin'Nutz SCN) says:

    Great interview, I never expected him to be that cool. Seems like a good guy.

  4. Meng Kue says:

    Fantastic video Matt! I love the work you’ve been doing. I know you have child now but find time to keep this site going. As for myself, I just turned 35, I’m married with two kids, just got my masters degree two days ago, and just picked up graphing this year from a classmate who is seasoned in graphing. He found out I was a picture framer and we’ve been bartering since (I practically have everything he’s graphed in the past 5 years for the framing I’ve given him). However, I decided this year to graph for myself at the hotels and arenas. I couldn’t have done though without the information you’ve given on this website. Keep it coming Matt!! Thank you for you hard work!!!

  5. kimmie k says:

    awesome vid! waiting for a vid with ray j!

  6. Bill says:

    Hey Matt, i’m going to my first NBA game next Friday (Phoenix at Minnesota) and I am a die hard suns fan so I could not be more excited. I am looking to get some autographs and just wondering if you had any tips specifically for Minneapolis and the Target Center. I heard the visiting team stays at the Grand Hotel across the street…could that be accurate?

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