Ex-NBA Athlete Drew Gordon Passes Away at Age 33

Former NBA forward Drew Gordon, brother of Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets, passed away at 33. Nuggets honored Gordon in a post on May 30. "The Denver Nuggets are saddened by the tragic loss of Drew Gordon. Though young, his legacy will endure through his three children and loved ones."

"Our hearts go out to Aaron and the Gordon family during this tough time," ESPN reports that Gordon was in a car accident in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, according to his agent, Calvin Andrews. Us Weekly has contacted Portland Police Bureau and Andrews for comment.

Gordon was an exceptional college athlete, playing for UCLA from 2008 to 2009, and later for the University of New Mexico from 2010 to 2012. Gordon went undrafted in 2012 but joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014. According to CBS, Gordon played nine games for the 76ers in 2014-15 before being waived. Afterward, he played internationally in France, Lithuania, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, and Japan.

Gordon retired from basketball in July 2023. "Thank you basketball for all that you have given me! I have given you my all over the years, I'm retiring on my jersey year," he shared via X. "Thanks to all the fans, friends, and family who supported me throughout my journey! Next chapter begins! Goodbye 32, hello 33," he remarked.

In March, Gordon admitted struggling to enjoy watching basketball games as a spectator after a long professional career. "It's hard to just watch hoop after playing for so long." Now I analyze all offense. defense. player's strengths and weaknesses coaching styles the seat. Please read. "Wrong read, y'all get it," he wrote via X."