Aaron Gordon lowers the bar after slamming for years
Aaron Gordon turned back the clock and reminded once again why he is one of the best dunkers the NBA has ever seen. During Saturday night Denver Nuggets match against the Phoenix Suns, Gordon threw a stunning 360 dunk that immediately sent NBA fans into a frenzy, and his postgame reaction was pure gold.
When asked about the play, Gordon laughed and said, “I was trying to get into the Top 10. ESPN. Yeah na na, yeah na na.”
That single sentence perfectly captured both the swagger and self-awareness that defined Gordon’s career. The dunk itself looked straight out of his 2016 and 2020 Slam Dunk Contest highlight reels, the same creativity and aerial control that once had fans begging him to take home the trophy.
While the dunk stole the spotlight, Gordon’s overall performance showed how much he’s evolved beyond just being a high-flyer.
He ended the night with 17 pointsthree steals, two rebounds and an assist, shooting 5-of-11 from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. His energy on both ends of the court fueled Denver’s intensity in a strong win over Phoenix.
Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic continued his usual brilliance with his second triple-double of the season, posting 14 points, 14 rebounds and 15 assists despite a quiet night. Jamal Murray added 23 points and six rebounds. Murray also shot from half court at the end of the first quarter that caused the disbelief of the fans. Meanwhile, Christian Brown impressed on the ball with 20 points on 60% shooting.
Gordon, who dropped 50 points in his season debut against the Warriors earlier this week, he wasted no time proving he’s more than a player alongside Jokic and Murray; he is Denver’s heartbeat. His blend of athleticism, defense and charisma gives the Nuggets an emotional edge that few teams can match.
And if Gordon continues to deliver moments like this? Expect more “Day On, Day On” moments on ESPN, and perhaps another deep playoff run for the defending champs.
2025-10-26 15:54:00
