“When you have When I’m 85 or 90 years old I’ll tell my kids I stopped those kids,” Aaron Gordon recounted. with satisfaction at the Ball Arena in Denver. One of those figures difficult to define, marked by an exceptional physique, unparalleled resources to define, but with vindication within the NBA. With players like the one formed in Arizona, the ring is closer. Not as expected at the beginning, making use of his offensive talent. If not established as one of the best defenders on the planet without losing a bit of his weapons against the rim. He is the player who is in the nightmares of LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Jimmy Butler.
Chosen as their primary defender in the playoff series and finals, cutting their aspirations squarely. Helped by their size, ability to anticipate and IQ so they don’t pull out their usual weapons against the rim.. First it happened with Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored three disastrous games of 10, 11 and 17 points. also went through Kevin Durant, signing 23 points in the elimination match in which he signed a dismal 8/29 on the pitch. LeBron James, although he closed the conference final with 40 points, he missed 10 or more shots in the second and third games. And Jimmy Butler starts the NBA Finals no luck, 13 points.
I will tell my children that I stopped those boys
Aaron Gordon saves in the first match of the final
Gordon is the undercoat. He will never receive MVP votes or be the unbalancing factor, but it is remarkable how he changed the role of him. He came to Denver a star, leaving the Orlando Magic looking for something more. And go down into the mud. “I’m not here to receive credit. I’m here to win,” he recounted after ‘Game 1’. Contrast with that first Gordon who landed in the NBA and established himself as one of the best matadors in the world.
Although that first Gordon is still around. More with reduced doses, but just as dynamic and aggressive. He signed 12 points, 4 rebounds and 6/8 shooting in the first quarter of the finals, taking advantage of his reading to the basket and the spaces offered by Nikola Jokic. The best partner of the ‘Joker’ physically. He unbalanced the entire clash to the Heat. It seemed personal. It may even be, since the one who prevented him from being the champion of the dunk contest was Dwayne Wade, a Miami legend. The only one who did not give it a 10 in that vote.
Aaron Gordon makes a personal move against the Heat
I love playing with him
He is the cover of the Nuggets. Jokic’s partner. “I love playing with him. I love playing with someone who is dominant in every way. He accepts his role and does great things,” said the Serb. about Gordon. “The main example of work. He plays his dark role and does not have the credit he deserves,” said his technician, Michael Malone.
2023-06-03 09:34:20
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