Photo: Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Honors Late Brother Drew with New Tattoo
June 7, 2024
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.
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.