History of Aaron Gordon in Timeline
Aaron Gordon is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He was born in San Jose, California, and had a successful high school career at Archbishop Mitty High School, winning two state championships and earning the title of California Mr. Basketball twice. He played college basketball for one year at the University of Arizona, where his team won the Pac-12 regular season title and reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.
1988: Reference to Michael Jordan vs Dominique Wilkins Dunk Contest
In 2016, During the NBA All-Star Weekend, the Slam Dunk Contest battle between Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine, drew comparisons to the showdown between Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins in 1988
September 16, 1995: Aaron Gordon's Birth
On September 16, 1995, Aaron Addison Gordon was born in San Jose, California.
2009: Freshman Year at Archbishop Mitty High School
In 2009, as a freshman, Aaron Gordon started in 28 of 41 games for Archbishop Mitty High School, averaging 11.8 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.
2010: CIF Division II Title Win
In 2010, Aaron Gordon helped his team win the CIF Division II title, which was Mitty's first state title in men's basketball.
2010: Participated at USA Basketball Developmental National Team mini-camp
In 2010, Aaron Gordon participated at the USA Basketball Developmental National Team mini-camp.
2011: FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship Gold Medal
In 2011, Aaron Gordon led Team USA to the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship gold medal, with team-highs of 17.0 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game.
2011: Second CIF Division II State Title
In 2011, Aaron Gordon led his team to their second CIF Division II state title, scoring 33 points and 20 rebounds in the finals.
2011: State Championship Record
In 2011, during the title game, Aaron Gordon scored 17 points and broke the state championship record by gathering 21 rebounds.
2012: CIF Open Division Finals Loss
In 2012, Archbishop Mitty reached the CIF Open Division finals but lost against Mater Dei High School, with Gordon scoring 22 points and grabbing 20 rebounds.
2012: Qualified for the Postseason
In 2019, the Magic qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2012.
April 2, 2013: Committed to University of Arizona
On April 2, 2013, Aaron Gordon committed to the University of Arizona.
November 8, 2013: College Debut for Arizona Wildcats
On November 8, 2013, Aaron Gordon made his college debut for the Arizona Wildcats, recording 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks in a win against Cal Poly.
2013: MVP Honors at FIBA Under-19 World Cup
In 2013, Aaron Gordon earned MVP honors, leading the United States to a gold medal at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup, averaging team highs of 16.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
February 13, 2014: Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist
On February 13, 2014, Aaron Gordon was named one of the 30 finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year.
February 22, 2014: Season-High Points Against Colorado
On February 22, 2014, Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 23 points in a win against Colorado, with 21 points scored in the second half.
March 2, 2014: Pac-12 Regular Season Title
On March 2, 2014, Aaron Gordon led his team to a Pac-12 regular season title after a victory over Stanford, scoring 19 points and achieving a career-high 15 rebounds.
March 8, 2014: Win Against Oregon
On March 8, 2014, Aaron Gordon contributed 21 points in a win against Oregon, finishing the season with a 28-3 record.
March 13, 2014: Pac-12 Tournament Quarterfinals Win
On March 13, 2014, during the 2014 Pac-12 tournament, Arizona defeated Utah in the quarterfinals with Gordon scoring 11 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.
March 14, 2014: Pac-12 Tournament Semifinals Win
On March 14, 2014, Aaron Gordon led his team to a semifinal victory against Colorado, scoring 9 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.
April 15, 2014: Declared for the NBA Draft
On April 15, 2014, Aaron Gordon declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility.
June 26, 2014: Drafted by Orlando Magic
On June 26, 2014, Aaron Gordon was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic.
2014: Arizona Wildcats Reached Elite Eight
In 2014, Aaron Gordon and the Arizona Wildcats won the Pac-12 regular season title and reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.
2014: Drafted to the NBA
In 2014, Aaron Gordon was selected by the Orlando Magic as the fourth overall pick in the NBA draft.
2014: NCAA Tournament Run
In the 2014 NCAA tournament Aaron Gordon scored 16 points in a victory over Weber State, and Arizona advanced to the Elite Eight, ultimately losing to Wisconsin.
January 18, 2015: Returned to Action After Injury
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.
July 2015: Re-joined Magic for NBA Summer League
In July 2015, Aaron Gordon re-joined the Magic for the 2015 NBA Summer League.
November 4, 2015: Career-High Points
On November 4, 2015, Aaron Gordon scored a career-high 19 points in a loss to the Houston Rockets.
January 31, 2016: Tied Career High of 19 Points
On January 31, 2016, Aaron Gordon tied his career high of 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a win over the Boston Celtics.
December 14, 2016: Career-High 33 Points
On December 14, 2016, Aaron Gordon scored a career-high 33 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
2016: Runner-Up in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
In 2016, Aaron Gordon was a runner-up in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, losing to Zach LaVine.
2016: Appointed President of Athlete Acquisition for Lucid
In 2016, Aaron Gordon was appointed president of athlete acquisition for Lucid, a sports psychology app.
February 18, 2017: Slam Dunk Contest
On February 18, 2017, Aaron Gordon participated in his second consecutive Slam Dunk Contest, but failed to make it past the first round.
March 31, 2017: 32 points with 20 in first half
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. He also had 16 rebounds in the game.
October 24, 2017: Career-High 41 Points
On October 24, 2017, Aaron Gordon scored a career-high 41 points to lift the Magic to a win over the Brooklyn Nets.
November 29, 2017: 40 Points and 15 Rebounds
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.
December 30, 2017: 39-Point Effort
On December 30, 2017, Aaron Gordon had a 39-point effort in a loss to the Miami Heat.
March 24, 2018: 29 Points, 11 Rebounds, and Career-High Assists
On March 24, 2018, Aaron Gordon had 29 points, 11 rebounds, and a career-high eight assists in a win over the Phoenix Suns.
July 6, 2018: Re-signed with the Magic
On July 6, 2018, Aaron Gordon re-signed with the Magic.
2018: Acting Debut in Uncle Drew
In 2018, Aaron Gordon made his acting debut as Casper in Uncle Drew.
January 2, 2019: Then Career-High Assists
On January 2, 2019, Aaron Gordon had a then career-high nine assists in a win over the Chicago Bulls.
April 13, 2019: Playoff Debut
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.
December 4, 2019: Season-High 32 Points
On December 4, 2019, Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 32 points in a win over the Phoenix Suns.
January 17, 2020: Number Retired by Archbishop Mitty
On January 17, 2020, Archbishop Mitty retired Aaron Gordon's number 32.
2020: Donation to Homeless Education Fund
In 2020, Aaron Gordon donated to the Homeless Education Fund at the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools of Florida, helping children affected by school closures during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020: Release of "Pull Up" Single
In 2020, Aaron Gordon released a single "Pull Up" with rap artist Moe.
2020: Partnership with 361 Degrees
In 2020, Aaron Gordon signed a partnership agreement with Chinese sports brand 361 Degrees.
2020: Runner-Up in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
In 2020, Aaron Gordon was a runner-up in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, losing to Derrick Jones Jr.
2020: Slam Dunk Contest Runner-Up
In 2020, Aaron Gordon was runner-up in the Slam Dunk Contest to Derrick Jones Jr.
March 19, 2021: Season-High 38 Points
On March 19, 2021, Aaron Gordon posted a season-high 38 points, against the Brooklyn Nets, ending the Magics' nine-game losing streak.
March 25, 2021: Traded to the Denver Nuggets
On March 25, 2021, Aaron Gordon was traded to the Denver Nuggets.
2021: Traded to the Denver Nuggets
In 2021, Aaron Gordon was traded to the Denver Nuggets.
January 11, 2022: Season-High 30 Points
On January 11, 2022, Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 30 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
2022: NBA All-Star Snub
During the 2022-23 season, there was discussion that Aaron Gordon would be selected for NBA All-Star, however he wasn't selected.
2023: NBA Champion
In 2023, Aaron Gordon became an NBA champion with the Denver Nuggets.
May 2024: Death of Drew Gordon
Prior to the 2024-25 season, Aaron Gordon switched his jersey number to honor his late older brother Drew Gordon, who died in May 2024.
October 21, 2024: Contract Extension
On October 21, 2024, Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets agreed to a four-year, $133 million contract extension.
