Former NBA forward Drew Gordon, who is also the older brother of Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon, tragically passed away at the age of 33 in a car accident. The incident occurred in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Gordon’s agent, Calvin Andrews, confirmed the heartbreaking news to ESPN.
The Denver Nuggets organization expressed their grief over Drew Gordon’s passing. In a tribute, they wrote: “1990 – 2024 Drew Gordon. The Denver Nuggets organization is devastated to learn about the tragic passing of Drew Gordon. Drew was far too young to leave this world, but his legacy will forever live on through his three beautiful children and all of his loved ones. Our hearts are with Aaron and the Gordon family during this extremely difficult time”
RIP DREW GORDON 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/58jF4qeFYu
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) May 31, 2024
A Brief Overview of Drew Gordon’s Career
Drew Gordon’s basketball journey was marked by resilience and determination. Although he didn’t make it into the NBA draft after his college career, he continued to pursue his passion for the game. Here are some key points from his career:
Gordon began his college basketball career at UCLA, where he spent two years playing for the UCLA Bruins men’s basketball program.He later transferred to New Mexico, joining the New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team for two seasons.
Despite not being drafted in the 2012 NBA draft, Gordon remained committed to basketball. He played for the Dallas Mavericks in the Summer League and then went on to play in various foreign leagues and G League.
His basketball journey took him to countries such as France, Italy, Turkey, Serbia, Lithuania, Japan, Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. During the 2014-15 NBA season, Gordon had the opportunity to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, appearing in nine games. Drew Gordon’s impact on the basketball community and the memories he created will be cherished by fans, teammates, and loved ones.
