History of Aaron Gordon in Timeline

Aaron Gordon is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He was born in San Jose, California and attended Archbishop Mitty High School, where he achieved considerable success, including two state championships and being named California Mr. Basketball twice. After high school, Gordon played college basketball at the University of Arizona, where his team won the Pac-12 regular season title and reached the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

September 16, 1995: Aaron Gordon's Birth

On September 16, 1995, Aaron Addison Gordon was born in San Jose, California.

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2009: Gordon's freshman year

In 2009, as a freshman at Archbishop Mitty High School, Aaron Gordon started in 28 of 41 games, averaging 11.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. He also participated in track and field and played summer basketball for the Oakland Soldiers.

2010: Participated at the USA Basketball Developmental National Team mini-camp

In 2010, Aaron Gordon participated at the USA Basketball Developmental National Team mini-camp.

2010: CIF Division II title win

In 2010, as a sophomore, Aaron Gordon helped his team win the CIF Division II title.

2011: CIF Division II title win and record breaking performance

In 2011, Aaron Gordon helped his team win their first state title in boys' basketball, finishing with a 32–2 record. In the 2011 title game, Gordon scored 17 points and broke the state championship record by gathering 21 rebounds.

2011: FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship Gold Medal

In 2011, Aaron Gordon led Team USA to the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship gold medal, achieving team-highs in points, rebounds, and blocks per game.

2011: Second CIF Division II state title

In 2011, Aaron Gordon, as a junior, led his team to their second CIF Division II state title, defeating La Costa Canyon 78–57 in the finals, with Gordon scoring 33 points and securing 20 rebounds. He was also named California Mr. Basketball Player of the Year.

2012: CIF Open Division finals and Mr. Basketball Player of the year

In 2012, as a senior, Aaron Gordon averaged 21.6 points, 15.7 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game, leading Archbishop Mitty to a 28–6 record and the CIF Open Division finals. Gordon was again chosen as the California Mr. Basketball Player of the year during his senior year.

April 2, 2013: Commitment to the University of Arizona

On April 2, 2013, Aaron Gordon committed to the University of Arizona, announcing his decision before the 2013 McDonald's All-American Game.

November 8, 2013: College Debut for Arizona Wildcats

On November 8, 2013, Aaron Gordon made his college debut for the Arizona Wildcats in a 73–62 win against Cal Poly, recording 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

2013: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal and MVP Honors

In 2013, Aaron Gordon led the United States to a gold medal at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Prague, earning MVP honors with team highs in points and rebounds.

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 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 79–66 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 64–47 win against Oregon, finishing the season with a 28–3 record.

March 13, 2014: Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals

On March 13, 2014, during the 2014 Pac-12 tournament, Arizona defeated Utah in the quarterfinals 71–39 with Gordon scoring 11 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.

March 14, 2014: Pac-12 tournament semifinals

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.

April 15, 2014: Declared for the NBA draft

On April 15, 2014, Aaron Gordon declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility after a record-breaking freshman year with 303 rebounds.

June 26, 2014: Selected by Orlando Magic in NBA draft

On June 26, 2014, Aaron Gordon was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic.

2014: NCAA Tournament

In 2014, Aaron Gordon scored 16 points in a victory over Weber State and helped advance Arizona to the Sweet 16 and the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament.

November 4, 2015: Career-High 19 Points

On November 4, 2015, Aaron Gordon scored a then career-high 19 points in a loss to the Houston Rockets.

January 31, 2016: Tied Career High

On January 31, 2016, Aaron Gordon tied his then 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 then career-high 33 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

2016: Appointed President of Athlete Acquisition for Lucid

In 2016, Aaron Gordon was appointed president of athlete acquisition for Lucid, a sports psychology app developed by mental skills coach Graham Betchart.

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 against Celtics

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 securing 16 rebounds.

October 24, 2017: Career-High 41 Points

On October 24, 2017, Aaron Gordon scored a then career-high 41 points in 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 and career-high eight assists

On March 24, 2018, Aaron Gordon had 29 points, 11 rebounds and a then 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 Orlando Magic.

2018: Acting Debut in Uncle Drew

In 2018, Aaron Gordon made his acting debut as Casper in the movie Uncle Drew.

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January 2, 2019: 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 against the Toronto Raptors.

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.

2020: Release of "Pull Up" Single

In 2020, Aaron Gordon released a single titled "Pull Up" with rap artist Moe.

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2020: Partnership with 361 Degrees and Donation to Homeless Education Fund

In 2020, Aaron Gordon signed a partnership agreement with Chinese sports brand 361 Degrees and 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: Slam Dunk Contest Runner-Up

In 2020, Aaron Gordon was runner-up in the Slam Dunk Contest to Derrick Jones Jr. at the NBA All-Star Weekend.

March 19, 2021: Season-High Points and Career-High 3-Pointers

On March 19, 2021, Aaron Gordon posted a season-high 38 points and hit a career-high seven 3-pointers in a victory against the Brooklyn Nets.

March 25, 2021: Traded to Denver Nuggets

On March 25, 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.

2023: NBA Champion

In 2023, Aaron Gordon won his first NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets. In Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals, Gordon scored a then playoff career-high 27 points.

May 2024: Death of Drew Gordon

In May 2024, Aaron Gordon's older brother Drew Gordon passed away in a car accident.

October 21, 2024: Contract Extension with Nuggets

On October 21, 2024, Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets agreed to a four-year, $133 million contract extension.

March 7, 2025: Career-High Seven 3-Pointers

On March 7, 2025, Aaron Gordon achieved a career-high by making seven 3-pointers and scoring 27 points in an overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns.

October 23, 2025: Career-High 50 Points in Overtime Loss

On October 23, 2025, Aaron Gordon scored a career-high 50 points, making 10 three-pointers, in an overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors. This tied the record for most three-pointers in a season-opening game and surpassed the franchise record for most points in a season opener.