Aaron Gordon didn’t want game ball after Nuggets lost season opener despite his 50-piece

Aaron Gordon's Exceptional Scoring Performance

Aaron Gordon gets energized when he's near his hometown, and his recent game against Golden State is a testament to this.

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's love for Oakland-style hip-hop, also known as hyphy music, seems to be the driving force behind his exceptional scoring performances at Golden State.

Aaron Gordon's performance is closely tied to his connection with his hometown and the music that defines it.

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

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