Aaron Gordon recently paid tribute to his late brother, Drew, by getting a new tattoo in his honor. Drew tragically passed away in an automobile accident in Portland at the age of 31.
The loss has deeply affected the Gordon family, but Aaron wanted to express his love and enduring memories of his brother. Like Aaron, Drew also played basketball, having had a brief stint in the NBA with the Nets and 76ers, while finding considerable success in Europe, particularly in France and Latvia. Aaron was inspired by Drew’s professional journey and chose to pursue basketball as well.
Aaron Gordon has had a more prominent NBA career, being selected as a lottery pick in the 2014 draft and spending seven seasons with the Orlando Magic. In 2021, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets, where he became a key player and contributed to the team’s NBA championship win in 2023.
As the family navigates this heartbreaking loss, they will undoubtedly face emotional challenges. Drew would have been a mentor and source of support for Aaron, making his absence particularly difficult to cope with.
For now, Aaron will focus on himself and his family, prioritizing their well-being over basketball as he processes this profound loss.
