Aaron Gordon Changes Jersey Number to Honor Late Brother
Denver Nuggets forward switches from No. 50 to No. 32 in tribute to Drew Gordon, who passed away in May.
- Aaron Gordon will wear No. 32 this season, the same number his brother Drew wore during his career.
- Drew Gordon, who played professionally overseas and briefly in the NBA, died in a car accident at age 33.
- Aaron Gordon previously honored his brother by tattooing Drew's initials over his heart.
- The Nuggets forward averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists last season.
- Gordon is entering his 11th NBA season and fifth with the Denver Nuggets.