Drew Gordon, Brother of NBA Star Aaron Gordon, Dies at 33

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Drew Gordon, the older brother of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, tragically passed away in a car accident in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday night, May 30th, 2024. He was only 33 years old, making his sudden death incredibly shocking and heartbreaking.
The awful news was first reported by Shams Charania, a reporter for The Athletic and Stadium, who tweeted, "Drew Gordon has passed away in a car accident at 33 years old. Gordon played nine games for the 76ers in the 2014-15 season and has played professionally in the US and abroad since college ball at New Mexico and UCLA. Drew is the older brother of Nuggets F Aaron Gordon. RIP." The news was later confirmed by Drew's agent, Calvin Andrews, and the Denver Nuggets organization.
The Denver Nuggets posted a statement and a black-and-white photo of Drew Gordon on their social media accounts, saying, "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 difficult time."
Key points about Drew Gordon's life and career include:
- He played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014-15 season.
- He played professionally in several countries, including Serbia, Italy, Turkey, France, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, and Japan.
- He played college basketball at UCLA and New Mexico.
- He was a McDonald's All-American in high school.
- He was the older brother of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon.
- He leaves behind a wife, Angela, and three children: Jayden, Zayne, and Brody.
Drew Gordon's last Instagram post was on February 18, 2024, celebrating his wife's birthday. He wrote, "Spent the day yesterday in the present and not posting on social media.. But happy birthday bubba (yesterday)!!! The big 21. Thank you for being you and putting up with my crazy!! You have been killing it and will continue to do so!! I love youuu!!! We will go out for your first drink now that you are finally of drinking age."
People are shocked and heartbroken by the news of Drew Gordon's death, paying tributes to him on social media and remembering him as a great basketball player and a loving father and husband. Fans are also sending condolences to his family, especially his wife and children.
Drew Gordon retired from professional basketball in 2023 after playing internationally for several years. He announced his retirement on July 12, 2023, thanking his fans, friends, and family for their support throughout his career.
A native of San Jose, California, Drew Gordon's professional basketball journey included stops in the G League, Serbia, Sardinia, Turkey, France, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, and three different teams in Russia. He is survived by his wife, Angela, and their three children, Jayden, Zayne, and Brody.
Drew Gordon's sister, Elise Gordon, and his brother, Aaron, formed a tight-knit family group, and the loss is deeply felt by all who knew him.
Rest in peace Drew Gordon

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