Aaron Gordon didn’t want game ball after Nuggets lost season opener despite his 50-piece

Aaron Gordon's Exceptional Performance

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.

more

The Denver Post The Denver Post — 2025-10-24