January 21, 2005

Nothing but Nate

By EUGENE McCORMACK

Call it a slam-dunk case of mistaken identity, call it an amusing mix-up, call it what you want, just don't call Nate Robinson a basketball player -- not this Nate Robinson, anyhow.

Ever since he was a freshman two years ago at the University of Washington, Mr. Robinson has had a lot of explaining to do, like why he might not be the best candidate for a Sports Illustrated interview, or why he won't be signing any autographs.

Mr. Robinson happens to share his name with