Drew Gordon, a former NBA ahead and the brother of Denver Nuggets player Aaron Gordon, died in a automobile accident Thursday. He was 33 years previous.
Authorities say the previous player was driving a Vanderhall Carmel three-wheeled autocycle when he collided with a GMC Sierra pickup. The 25-year-old driver of the GMC was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening accidents, however Gordon died at the scene, Oregon’s Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office stated.
Deputies acknowledged the preliminary investigation signifies Gordon’s car crossed over the middle line and collided with the GMC. Though the crash stays below investigation, authorities do not consider Gordon was impaired.
After rising up taking part in basketball in San Jose, Gordon performed for 2 seasons at UCLA earlier than switching to the University of New Mexico. He went undrafted in 2012 earlier than signing with Serbia’s Partizan Belgrade in 2012. The player went on to play for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014, and on groups in Turkey, France, Poland, Russia and extra earlier than saying his retirement in 2023.
He is survived by his spouse and three youngsters.
The Denver Nuggets, the staff Gordon’s youthful brother has performed for since 2021, talked about the three children in a tribute to the player.
“Drew was far too younger to go away this world, however his legacy will perpetually dwell on via his three stunning youngsters and all of his family members,” the Denver Nuggets stated in a publish on X. “Our hearts are with Aaron and the Gordon household throughout this extraordinarily tough time.”
The Philadelphia 76ers additionally paid tribute, saying in a publish on X, “We ship our condolences to the Gordon household and their pals.”
