Aaron Gordon gets energized when playing near his hometown, delivering exceptional scoring performances at Golden State.
Man, the DJ was playing slaps, you know what I mean? So I'm vibing the whole game. He's playing the straight Bay that I grew up with. Just like hyphy music, you know what I mean?
Gordon's performance is influenced by Oakland-style hip-hop, which emerged in the '90s and was popular during his childhood in San Jose.
Despite his 50-point game, the Nuggets lost their season opener in overtime.
Author's summary: Aaron Gordon excels near hometown.