The Denver Nuggets shocked many people by winning the 2022-23 NBA Championship.
Led by Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets utterly dominated the league last season. But apart from Jokic, there were several other players who contributed to the Nuggets’ successful run in the playoffs.
Jamal Murray gets credit for being the secondary star to Jokic, but Aaron Gordon also played a vital role in the Nuggets’ success in the 2023 playoffs.
Speaking of Gordon, the NBA’s official Twitter account posted an image wishing Aaron Gordon a happy birthday.
Join us in wishing @Double0AG of the @nuggets a HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY! #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/iJGfufoNBr
— NBA (@NBA) September 16, 2023
Happy 28th birthday to Aaron! He's been such a crucial two-way piece for the Nuggets since coming over in 2021. Gordon's athleticism and versatility make him an asset on both ends of the floor. Enjoy your day, Aaron!
— Sam Cooper (@DadsPunnyJokes) September 16, 2023
most entertaining player in the league 🥹
— Aidan (@w1ndowlicker) September 16, 2023
happy birthday champion!!!
— alex (@Kayakstraight) September 16, 2023
not a dunk champ but a champ champ
— Russell Salunga (@ru22ellolivier) September 16, 2023
AG! Happy day and year ahead. Go get another one!
— Pauletta Tonilas (@PLongoTonilas) September 16, 2023
The tweet features Gordon holding the 2023 NBA Championship trophy, which he won as a member of the 2022-23 NBA season.
Gordon averaged 16.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game in the 2022-23 NBA season.
He played a vital role in the success of the Nuggets during last season.
As for Gordon, he put up 13.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game in the playoffs.
Although Gordon’s numbers went down during the playoffs, he was still an irreplaceable member of the Nuggets’ championship run.
Gordon signed a four-year, $86 million contract with the team.
The Nuggets are very lucky that they found a great role player in Aaron Gordon.
He may never become a true NBA star, but he has proven to be a reliable role player on the roster.
Can Aaron Gordon’s numbers help him in becoming one of the best players in the league, at his position?
So far he has been a great addition to the Nuggets as they plan to defend their 2022-23 NBA Championship.
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