Aaron Gordon is the forward for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA as of May 2025. Drafted in the 2014 NBA Draft as the fourth overall pick, Gordon initially played for the Orlando Magic from 2014 to 2021. In 2021, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets, where he won his first NBA Championship (2023). Gordon has also led Team USA in the 2011 FIBA Americas U-16 Championship and the 2013 FIBA U-19 World Cup. Both times, the USA won the gold medal, with Gordon earning MVP honors.
As of May 2025, the Nuggets' forward has played 720 games in total and started in 622 of them. He averages 13.6 points per game with .436 3-point field goal percentage and .810 free throw percentage (career high). Before going pro, Aaron Gordon played for the Arizona Wildcats. Among various accolades, he was named to the All-Pac-12 first team (2014), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2013), Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2014), and Third-team All America - SN (2014).
Aaron Gordon's Nationality
Aaron Gordon is an American who was born in San Jose, California, USA.
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Aaron Gordon's Hometown
Aaron Gordon grew up in San Jose, California, as per his college roster page. He attended Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, where he was awarded the California Mr. Basketball Player of the Year twice. In his senior year (2012-13), Gordon led Archbishop Mitty to a 28-6 record and averaged 21.6 points, 15.7 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks per game, under coach Tim Kennedy.
Gordon was one of the top high school basketball prospects, ranked No. 3 overall player and No. 2 power forward in his class by Rivals.com. He was named MVP of the 2013 McDonald’s All-American Game; he scored 24 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and recorded two assists in 24 minutes. He also participated in the 2013 Jordan Brand Classic and earned MVP honors at the 2012 Under Armour Elite 24 Game, per the Arizona Wildcats' official website.
Aaron Gordon's Birthplace
The Denver Nuggets' forward was born on September 16, 1995, in San Jose of Santa Clara County, California.
FAQs on Aaron Gordon
A. Aaron Gordon has signed a four-year contact extension, worth $133 million, with the Denver Nuggets in October 2024.
A. Aaron Gordon is 29 years old as of May 2025.
A. Aaron Gordon stands 6 feet 8 inches, or 203 cm tall.
A. No, Aaron Gordon has never won a dunk contest, but he has finished runner-up twice.
