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Aaron Addison Gordon is an American power forward who plays for the Denver Nuggets. Born in San Jose, California, Gordon attended Archbishop Mitty High School, where he achieved remarkable success and earned the title of California Mr. Basketball in his junior and senior season. He then played one season at University of Arizona before declaring for the draft.
In the 2014 NBA Draft, Gordon was selected with the fourth overall pick by the Orlando Magic, where he played for seven seasons. In his Magic career, Gordon averaged 12.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 428 games.
Following his trade to the Denver Nuggets in 2021, Gordon quickly adapted to his new role, and has contributed significantly to the team's success in recent seasons. His versatility on both ends of the court played a pivotal role in the Nuggets championship run in 2023.
Aaron Gordon Playoffs Appearances
As of May 2024, Aaron Gordon has reached the playoffs five times. He made the playoffs once with the Magic and four times consecutively since his trade to the Nuggets.
Player Name | Team | Playoff Year |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2024 |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2023 |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2022 |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2021 |
Aaron Gordon | Orlando Magic | 2019 |
Aaron Gordon Playoffs Win-Loss Record
As of May 11, 2024, Aaron Gordon has played 48 games in the postseason, winning 27. So far in the 2024 playoffs, Gordon is averaging 13.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. At the time of publishing, the Nuggets are battling it against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the western conference semifinals.
Player Name | Team | Season | Opponent | Points scored overall |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2024 (Western Conference semi) | Minnesota Timberwolves | 52*(series in progress) |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2024(Western Conference Round 1) | Los Angeles Lakers | 69 |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2023 (NBA Final) | Miami Heat | 70 |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2023 (Western Conference final) | Los Angeles Lakers | 51 |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2023 (Western Conference semi) | Phoenix suns | 77 |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2023 Western Conference Round 1) | Minnesota Timberwolves | 67 |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2022 (Western Conference Round 1) | Golden State Warriors | 69 |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2021 (Western Conference semifinal) | Phoenix suns | 36 |
Aaron Gordon | Denver Nuggets | 2021 (Western Conference Round 1) | Portland Trail Blazers | 192 |
Aaron Gordon | Orlando Magic | 2019 (Eastern Conference Round 1) | Toronto Raptors | 76 |
Aaron Gordon Conference Finals Record
In his entire NBA career, Aaron Gordon reached the conference finals only once. In the 2023 western conference finals, the Denver Nuggets swept LeBron James and the LA Lakers. The team ended up winning the NBA championship with Gordon playing a key role on both ends. Gordon averaged 13.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 20 games in the 2023 playoffs.
Alongside superstars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Gordon will be looking to make another deep postseason run with the Nuggets in the coming seasons.
FAQ's On Aaron Gordon Playoffs History
A. “AIR GORDON’ is AG’s nickname.
A. The former Orlando Magic star has participated in the NBA dunk contest twice during his career.
A. Aaron Gordon wears jersey #50 for the Denver Nuggets.
A. Aaron Gordon's brother Drew Gordon never made it in the NBA.