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Aaron Gordon ranks as one of the most dependable teammates for Serbian icon Nikola Jokic within the Denver Nuggets. On his 30th birthday, during an appearance on ESPN’s NBA Today, the American power forward shared his thoughts on playing alongside the “Joker.”
“He’s incredible,” Gordon affirmed, echoing a sentiment shared among Jokic’s teammates. “To have the opportunity to play with one of the greatest players, if not the greatest of all time, is tremendous. The impact Jokic has on the game…”
“We’ve developed a strong rapport both on and off the court. You’ll see this connection expand in the upcoming season,” Gordon remarked as he looked ahead to the 2025-26 campaign.
During the latter part of the 2020-21 season, the San Jose native was traded to the Nuggets from the Orlando Magic. His collaboration with Jokic became particularly notable during their championship run in the 2022-23 season, showcasing the dynamic plays stemming from the creativity of the three-time NBA MVP and 2023 Finals MVP.
The Nuggets enhanced their championship aspirations over the offseason by adding Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas and Cameron Johnson through trades, welcoming back Bruce Brown, and making further acquisitions of Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kessler Edwards, increasing their roster depth for coach David Adelman.
After a single season at Arizona, Gordon was chosen by the Magic as the fourth overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He quickly became a leader on the squad before transitioning to Denver in 2021.
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