How Aaron Gordon built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Aaron Gordon is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He was born in San Jose, California and excelled at Archbishop Mitty High School, winning two state championships and being named California Mr. Basketball twice. Gordon then played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats, contributing to their Pac-12 regular season title and Elite Eight appearance in the 2014 NCAA tournament.
Aaron Gordon's stellar performances during the Denver Nuggets' playoff run have garnered significant attention and praise from NBA fans. His clutch plays and contributions have solidified his role as a key player in the team's success, leading to widespread acclaim. The 2024-25 season was reviewed.
Thanks to a 42–40 record, the Magic qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2012.
On November 8, 2013, Aaron Gordon made his college debut for the Arizona Wildcats in a win against Cal Poly, recording 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks.
On February 22, 2014, Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 23 points in a win against Colorado.
On March 2, 2014, Aaron Gordon led his team to a Pac-12 regular season title after a victory over Stanford, where he scored 19 points and achieved a career-high 15 rebounds.
On March 8, 2014, Aaron Gordon contributed 21 points in a win against Oregon, finishing the season with a 28–3 record.
On March 13, 2014, during the 2014 Pac-12 tournament, Arizona defeated Utah in the quarterfinals 71–39, with Aaron Gordon scoring 11 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.
On March 14, 2014, Aaron Gordon led his team to a 63-43 semifinal victory against Colorado, during which Gordon scored 9 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
On April 15, 2014, Aaron Gordon declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.
On June 26, 2014, Aaron Gordon was selected by the Orlando Magic with the fourth overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
In 2014, Aaron Gordon was selected by the Orlando Magic as the fourth overall pick in the NBA draft.
In 2014, Aaron Gordon's Arizona Wildcats team won the Pac-12 regular season title and reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.
In the 2014 NCAA tournament, Aaron Gordon scored 16 points in a victory over Weber State and helped Arizona advance to the Sweet 16 and later the Elite Eight, before losing to Wisconsin.
On January 18, 2015, Aaron Gordon returned to action against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing 32 games due to a fractured bone in his left foot.
In July 2015, Aaron Gordon rejoined the Orlando Magic for the NBA Summer League.
On November 4, 2015, Aaron Gordon scored a career-high 19 points in a loss to the Houston Rockets.
On January 31, 2016, Aaron Gordon tied his career high of 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a win over the Boston Celtics.
On December 14, 2016, Aaron Gordon scored a career-high 33 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
In 2016, Aaron Gordon was appointed president of athlete acquisition for Lucid, a sports psychology app developed by mental skills coach Graham Betchart.
On March 31, 2017, Aaron Gordon scored 20 of his 32 points in the first half of the Magic's loss to the Boston Celtics, also grabbing 16 rebounds.
On October 24, 2017, Aaron Gordon scored a career-high 41 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.
On November 29, 2017, Aaron Gordon had 40 points and 15 rebounds to help Orlando end a nine-game losing streak with a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
On December 30, 2017, Aaron Gordon had a 39-point effort in a loss to the Miami Heat.
On March 24, 2018, Aaron Gordon had 29 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high eight assists in a win over the Phoenix Suns.
On July 6, 2018, Aaron Gordon re-signed with the Orlando Magic.
In 2018, Aaron Gordon made his acting debut as Casper in Uncle Drew.
On January 2, 2019, Gordon had a then career-high nine assists in a 112–84 win over the Chicago Bulls.
On April 13, 2019, Aaron Gordon made his playoff debut, recording ten points, ten rebounds, three assists and three steals in a Game 1 win against the Toronto Raptors.
On December 4, 2019, Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 32 points, alongside five rebounds and five assists, in a win over the Phoenix Suns.
In 2020, Aaron Gordon released a single "Pull Up" with rap artist Moe.
In 2020, Aaron Gordon signed a partnership agreement with Chinese sports brand 361 Degrees. In the same year, he donated to the Homeless Education Fund at the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools of Florida.
On March 19, 2021, Aaron Gordon posted a season-high 38 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in a victory against the Brooklyn Nets, also knocking down a career-high seven 3-pointers.
On March 25, 2021, Aaron Gordon and Gary Clark were traded to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Gary Harris, R. J. Hampton, and a future first-round pick.
On January 11, 2022, Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 30 points, alongside 12 rebounds, in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
On October 21, 2024, Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets agreed to a four–year, $133 million contract extension.
On March 7, 2025, Aaron Gordon achieved a career-high by making seven 3-pointers and scoring 27 points in a 149–141 overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns.
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