Nuggets: Aaron Gordon Relishes Alternative To Defend Superstars

Denver Nuggets ahead Aaron Gordon is happy with the work that he has executed this postseason, having defended the league’s finest gamers in Karl Anthony-Towns, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Jimmy Butler.

“I’m definitely gonna be sitting in my rocking chair when I’m 79 or 90 years old and talking to my kids about ‘yeah, back in the day, I locked these guys up,” Gordon mentioned, referring to the matchups he is confronted these playoffs.

Winning a championship ring can be the cherry on high of the cake for the 27-year-old. He has been hailed as an unsung hero for serving to the Nuggets on this deep playoff run.

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Aaron Gordon: Underrated Hero for Denver Nuggets

Denver acquired Gordon in a midseason commerce in March 2021.

Before this yr’s playoff run, he was finest identified for being runner-up in two Slam Dunk Contests, regardless of performing among the finest dunks the competitors has ever seen.

The Nuggets signed Gordon to a four-year, $92 million extension in September 2021. Since then, he has been an integral a part of a championship-contending staff, sacrificing private stardom.

However, the 6-foot-8 excessive flyer doesn’t thoughts.

Nikola Jokic has praised him for accepting his position, calling it the very best factor he has ever executed.

Aside from his position within the defensive finish, Gordon has develop into the right rim-runner for Jokic’s unimaginable passing skills, leading to simple baskets.

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