Former NBA Player Drew Gordon has passed away at the age of 33 following a car crash, prompting deep sadness within the basketball community. Drew, a former forward for the Philadelphia 76ers and the older brother of Aaron Gordon from the Denver Nuggets, tragically lost his life in a car accident in Portland, Oregon on May 30, as confirmed by his agent Calvin Andrews to ESPN.
The Denver Nuggets organization expressed their devastation upon learning of Drew Gordon’s untimely passing, emphasizing that his legacy will endure through his three beloved children and all those who loved him. The statement also conveyed heartfelt sympathy to Aaron and the entire Gordon family during this incredibly challenging time.
Although Drew’s NBA career was limited to a single season with the 76ers in 2014-2015, he continued to play basketball internationally, representing teams in Russia, Poland, and Japan until his retirement in July 2023.
Drew’s basketball journey commenced in 2008 at UCLA before transferring to a school in New Mexico as a junior. Despite not being drafted to the NBA upon his graduation in 2012, he participated in the summer league for the Dallas Mavericks before his brief stint with the 76ers.
Former NBA player Drew Gordon, the brother of Aaron Gordon, died in a car accident Thursday, his agent confirmed to @MarcJSpears.
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In addition to his athletic pursuits, Drew frequently shared about fatherhood on social media, celebrating his family life with his wife Angela and their three children. In a poignant birthday message to his wife in 2023, he expressed gratitude for their “three beautiful boys and a great life.”
