Kudos to Aaron Gordon for this!
Aaron GordonThe Denver Nuggets star forward will change his jersey number in memory of his late brother, Drew Gordon, who passed away. May 30, 2024 He died at age 33 in a car accident in Oregon.
His brother Aaron, 28, plans to change his jersey number from 50 to 32 in honor of the number his brother wore while playing basketball for the University of New Mexico. (RELATED: “Never won a championship”: Magic Johnson hits back at Anthony Edwards' stupid comments about Michael Jordan)
Gordon, who will win an NBA championship ring with the Nuggets in 2023, began his career with the Orlando Magic wearing No. 00. When he was traded to Denver in 2020, he switched to No. 50.
From 2008 to 2009, Drew played for the UCLA Bruins, then became a Lobo in his second year, where he played from 2010 to 2012. He was not drafted by the NBA, but played in the summer league with the Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks. He eventually moved to play basketball overseas, retiring in 2023.
Aaron Gordon (Double 0AG) will change from number 50 to number 32 #nugget The move is in memory of his older brother, former professional player Drew Gordon, who passed away in early May. Drew wore the number 32.
The number was last worn by Jeff Green in 2023. #NBA pic.twitter.com/7h7LzSOWlI
— Etienne Catalan (@EtienneCatalan) August 26, 2024
Thank you Aaron Gordon. I've been a fan of his since he was in Orlando, but this just made me even more of a fan.
