Height
6'8"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
30
College
Arizona
Experience
11 yrs
Wingspan
6'11.8"
Reach
8'9.0"
Hand Size
8.75" × 10.5"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 749 | 16.6 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 50.1% | 33.5% | 69.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 31 | 16.6 | 5.9 | 2.5 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$22.8M
Guaranteed
$56.5M
AAV
$22.8M/yr
Performance Analysis
Aaron Gordon earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level power forward putting up solid numbers for the Denver Nuggets. This season, Aaron is putting up 16.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game across 749 games. Aaron's strongest area is RPG at 5.9, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.5 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Aaron ranks 20th. Aaron is a reliable contributor who the Denver Nuggets can count on game to game.
Current Sentiment
The public perception of Aaron Gordon sits at a measured C+ — respected but not particularly exciting among Denver's fanbase. Media coverage consistently frames him as essential to the Nuggets' championship window, emphasizing his defensive anchor role despite recent B-minus production that suggests solid but unspectacular contributions. The narrative has become increasingly dominated by injury management concerns, with a flood of recent headlines focused on his availability status rather than on-court impact, creating an undertone of durability anxiety around his $14.1M annual value. Denver's recent roster additions of players like Tyus Jones and developmental pieces suggest the front office is building depth around their core, which reinforces Gordon's positioning as a key but not irreplaceable veteran contributor. The sentiment reflects cautious optimism — fans and media appreciate his championship experience and defensive value, but the constant injury updates have tempered expectations and shifted focus from performance praise to simple availability concerns.
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