Aaron Gordon didn’t want game ball after Nuggets lost season opener despite his 50-piece

Aaron Gordon's Exceptional Performance

Aaron Gordon gets energized when he's near his hometown, which was evident in his 50-point performance despite the Nuggets' season-opening overtime loss.

Man, the DJ was playing slaps, you know what I mean? So I'm vibing the whole game. He's playing the straight Bay that I grew up with. Just like hyphy music, you know what I mean?

Gordon's love for Oakland-style hip-hop, a frenetic subgenre that emerged in the '90s, seems to be the key to his exceptional scoring performances at Golden State.

Author's summary: Aaron Gordon's performance was fueled by his hometown's music.

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The Denver Post The Denver Post — 2025-10-24

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