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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.
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