The Denver Nuggets are less popular than the Los Angeles Lakers or the New York Knicks. A question of history but also of the market (and therefore of money). Still, they’re clearly one of the most exciting teams to watch play season after season. Nikola Jokic is a genius, the basketball practiced is in his image and the whole is well coached. Orange ball enthusiasts should tune in to the matches of the “Joker” and his partners. This may also be an opportunity for some to discover or rediscover Aaron Gordon.
Sometimes frustrating at the Orlando Magic, where he was drafted fourth in 2014, the 27-year-old winger has become a mainstay of his new roster. He has made his mark there since his transfer in 2021 and he has probably never been stronger. His 20 points in 31 minutes on Thursday evening, with a victory in extremis against the Portland Trail Blazers (121-120), only confirm his current state of form.
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Aaron Gordon has over 20 points and 67% shooting – it’s amazing – over the last ten games. He is also 53% behind the arc. He has never been so clean and so efficient in attack. Over the season, his averages are excellent with 16.8 points at 62% and 6.6 rebounds. All while also bringing in defense, where he is one of the key men of the Nuggets.
The former talent from the University of Arizona is coming of age. The famous “prime. “And this development, this milestone, will obviously weigh in the playoffs if he maintains this level of performance.
