AARON GORDON (DEN)
#50•A. GORDON
F • 6’8, 235 lbs; 10th year, Arizona
HYBRID
NBA ROLE: (ÜBER-ATHLETIC)
VERSATILE COMBO FORWARD
Aaron Gordon's all-around skills have improved each season: rounded out his game to complement elite physical tools; UNREAL dunker* w/ other-wordly athleticism; AG can handle and create action off the dribble – good instincts, values efficient action; doesn’t have the best-looking jumper but has sped up his release point, can score via step backs and pull-ups off the dribble; excellent defender, stays in front without fouling + accepts the responsibility of checking the toughest matchup; drives well, needs to draw more fouls + look for open teammates after penetrating; Gordon’s created a nice dynamic w/ Nikola Jokić (gets a lot of cuts/lobs to the rim) – won NBA title w/ Nuggets! (2023) – AG serves as another X-Factor, is a key member of Coach Malone’s balanced, title-winning lineup
NUGGETS UNDISPUTED X-FACTOR
*put on one of the best performances in Dunk Contest history back in 2016
SIGNATURE!
BLOCK --> FLUSH
SIZE UP, STEP BACK J
#DOGTAGS: HYBRID, NBA CHAMPION, UNDISPUTED X-FACTOR (X),
HI-FLYER, LOCKDOWN DEFENDER
MORE ON A. GORDON
NBA Champion (2023)
Avg. career-high 17.6 points/game (2017-18)
All-Pac-12 First Team (2014)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K24 RATING: 84
(via Delay of Game Hoops)