X

Photo: Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Honors Late Brother Drew with New Tattoo

Adam WellsJune 7, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 16: Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets shoots a free throw during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round 2 Game 6 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 16, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon got a new tattoo honoring his late brother, Drew Gordon.

Aaron showed off the fresh ink in a post on Instagram, along with the caption: "Big bruh lives thru me" and a heart emoji.

theScore @theScore

'Big bruh lives thru me 🖤'<br><br>Aaron Gordon gets a new tattoo to honor his late brother, Drew. 🙌<br><br>(📸: <a href="https://twitter.com/Double0AG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Double0AG</a>) <a href="https://t.co/UEpS3wTWyi">https://t.co/UEpS3wTWyi</a> <a href="https://t.co/Xx6eCgDKKR">pic.twitter.com/Xx6eCgDKKR</a>

Drew Gordon died on May 30 in a vehicle accident in Portland, Oregon. He was 33 years old.

Per a report from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Gordon was driving a three-wheel autocycle that crossed over the center line on a two-lane road and collided with a pickup truck.

Gordon was a standout college player for two seasons at New Mexico from 2010 to 2012. He was named to the All-Mountain West Conference team in both years, including a first-team selection in 2011-12.

After going undrafted in 2012, Gordon spent time in various leagues around the world. He appeared in nine games with the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2014-15 season.

Gordon retired from professional basketball in July 2023.

drew gordon @xtraGORDONary32

Thank you basketball for all that you have given me! I have given you my all over the years, I'm retiring on my jersey year. Thank you to all the fans, friends and family that have supported me along my journey!! Next chapter it is! Goodbye 32 hello 33

Aaron Gordon just wrapped up his 10th season in the NBA. The Nuggets' season ended on May 19 with a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals.

The 28-year-old won his first NBA title with the Nuggets last season.