On Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN broke the news that Aaron Gordon has agreed to a new contract extension deal with the Denver Nuggets.
“Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has agreed to a four-year, $133 million contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028-29 and a trade kicker, Klutch Sports’ Calvin Andrews and Rich Paul, and Elise Gordon told ESPN.”
Gordon’s deal comes on the heels of another extension contract to another key piece of the team in the form of point guard Jamal Murray. Although not an All-Star like Murray, Gordon is viewed as an integral part of the Nuggets. His size, athleticism, and versatility bring a ton of value to the Nuggets. The former Arizona Wildcats star and NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion helps make life easier as well for Nikola Jokic on the defense end of the court.

The 29-year-old Gordon averaged 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 0.8 steals in 73 games (all starts) in the 2023-24 NBA season.
Fans react to Aaron Gordon’s extension deal with the Denver Nuggets

Despite Girdon’s clear important to the Nuggets, some fans can’t believe that the Nuggets committed such big money in him.
“30+++million per year for AG wtf??????”
30+++million per year for AG wtf??????
— 𝚏𝚒𝚐𝚜 (@30_Dynasty) October 22, 2024
“That’s such a bargain. Insanely underrated defender, elite rebounder, bully ball scorer Making less than Jalen Green btw”
That’s such a bargain. Insanely underrated defender, elite rebounder, bully ball scorer
Making less than Jalen Green btw
— KlawWrld (@kawhi_ring) October 22, 2024
“40 MILLION PER YEAR FOR A JOKIC MERCHANT 😭😭😭😭😭”
40 MILLION PER YEAR FOR A JOKIC MERCHANT 😭😭😭😭😭
— fan account (@Asensii20) October 22, 2024
“40 million a year for someone who can’t shoot lmaoooo😂😂😂😂😂😂”
40 million a year for someone who can’t shoot lmaoooo😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/FYvp6QoxoJ
— lc (@LeotalksLakers) October 22, 2024
“Overpaying for a dude that can only scored within 5 feet”
Overpaying for a dude that can only scored within 5 feet
— 𝒮𝑜𝓁𝑜 ™️ (@SoloKnowsBall_) October 22, 2024
“Nuggets literally stuck with what they have . Love AG but at his age …. Getting this much . I just don’t see the vision with this team anymore .. no fifth or sixth man to help out if any of the core 4 struggle. Disheartening as a Jokic fan”
Nuggets literally stuck with what they have . Love AG but at his age …. Getting this much . I just don’t see the vision with this team anymore .. no fifth or sixth man to help out if any of the core 4 struggle. Disheartening as a Jokic fan
— Ziad (@91Ziad) October 22, 2024

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