Aaron Gordon, the Denver Nuggets forward, has switched his jersey number from 50 to 32 to honor his late brother, Drew Gordon, as reported by Etienne Catalan.
Drew Gordon, a former professional basketball player, passed away in May at the age of 33 following a car accident.
Aaron Gordon announced the jersey change to pay tribute to his brother, who wore the number 32 during his playing career.
Drew Gordon played nine games for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2014-15 NBA season before continuing his career internationally.
His professional journey included playing in Europe, where he spent time with teams like Partizan Belgrade in the EuroLeague.
Drew Gordon also had a notable college career, playing for UCLA and New Mexico, where he made a significant impact on the court.
Aaron Gordon’s decision to wear number 32 is a deeply personal tribute to his brother’s memory and legacy.
Drew Gordon had retired from professional basketball last summer after a season in Japan, marking the end of his playing days.
This tribute comes as the Nuggets prepare for the upcoming NBA season, where Aaron Gordon will take the court with his new number.
The number 32 was last worn by Jeff Green during the 2023 season, making Aaron Gordon the latest Nuggets player to don it.
