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, delivering exceptional scoring performances at Golden State.

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 is referring to Oakland-style hip-hop, which emerged in the '90s and spread across the Bay Area as he was growing up in San Jose.

Despite his 50-point performance, the Nuggets lost their season opener in overtime.

Aaron Gordon didn't want the game ball after the loss.

Author's summary: Aaron Gordon's performance is influenced by his hometown music.

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

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