Aaron Gordon Honors Late Brother with Jersey Change

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is changing his jersey number from 50 to 32 for the 2024-25 NBA season to honor his late brother, Drew Gordon, who tragically passed away in a car accident in May. Drew wore No. 32 during his basketball career at the University of New Mexico and his professional stints overseas, including brief periods with the Philadelphia 76ers and in the NBA G League. Aaron, who has worn No. 50 since joining the Nuggets, also got a tattoo with his brother's initials to memorialize him. The number 32 was most recently worn by Jeff Green on the Nuggets roster. This tribute comes as Aaron preps for his 11th NBA season, where he continues to be a key player for the Nuggets' championship aspirations.