Being an NBA star has its set of pros and cons, especially in the dating world, based on Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon’s experience.
According to the high-flying forward, girls tend to date NBA players (or professional athletes in general) because of their money instead of who they are, which is quite a sad reality nowadays.
“I went out on a date with this girl one time. We were just sitting at the bar waiting for our table and drinks. She opened up her phone, and the last thing she had on her phone was ‘Aaron Gordon’s Net Worth.’ I was like, ‘Yo, this is wild.'” Gordon narrated on the Curious Mike Podcast by his Denver Nuggets teammate Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon has achieved a lot in his life. He was the fourth overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft, and after spending the first seven years of his NBA career with the Orlando Magic, he went to the Denver Nuggets in 2021 and won his first NBA title there in 2023.
Gordon is in the third year of his four-year, $86.6 million contract with the Denver Nuggets, which probably wowed his date at the time. The 29-year-old will earn roughly $22.8 million in 2024–25.
Aaron Gordon is a vital cog for the Denver Nuggets
Aaron Gordon is coming off a decent 2023-24 campaign with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists on 55.6 percent shooting from the field in 73 regular season games.
His main role on the team is to catch Nikola Jokic’s dimes and finish at the rim, defend the other team’s best player, and be the secondary ball handler.
The Denver Nuggets aim to bounce back after failing to defend their NBA championship last season, as the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in seven games during the 2023-24 Western Conference semifinals.
