Aaron Gordon Changes Everything for the Nuggets
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- The Denver Nuggets just reached their first NBA finals in franchise history, and Aaron Gordon's play on both ends of the floor has been instrumental in their success.
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He's been Jokic's best teammate in the 2 years that Murray was injured. Glad he's getting the recognition he deserves.
yeah i forgot if porter was injured last year but he just can't step up as a consistent 3rd player.
@@metalsadman MPJ only played 9 games last year
As soon as Nuggets signed AG I knew he was a great signing.
His defensive presence and athletic offensive game was gonna work great especially with Joker creating plays for him.
For sure, he was Jokic's main target all last year. They still made the playoffs with their 2nd and 3rd/4th best players (Debatable between Gordon and MPJ) injured all season.
Orlando misused him, it's a bummer he wasn't selected to an all nba defensive team
Really glad to see an in-depth discussion of Gordon’s game. I feel he doesn’t get near the recognition that Jokic and Murray do, not that he seeks it. Just like to see him get his due.
He provides so much help in offense moving without the ball. You just can't leave him unattended or else he'll give you a highlight reel. haha!
Facts bro.
I was so happy when he was traded to Denver. I'm so happy that Jokić has a workhorse like Gordon, and Gordon has the best passer in the league in Jokić.
Also credit to Joker for making Gordon way better compared to his time in Orlando. IDK how tf he was not in All Star game, but revenge for that and slam dunk contest will be even better if they win the whole thing.
Go Nuggets!
Can we talk about how overrated MPJ was tho? They were acting like he was gonna be a superstar. He's a nice role player, maybe a future one off allstar at best
it's because media is focused on the Losers instead of talking about the winners.
high iq swiss army knife is the best way i can describe him. i loved the trade for him from day 1 but the way he's adapted his game to perfectly compliment the starting lineup has taken me by surprise. he talked about wanting to play smarter with someone as high iq as jokic to learn from and it's really shown.
100% agree, the athletic tools were always there, but to truly take advantage of it required mental development.
Agreed. The only criticism I have of AG is sometimes he doesn’t go up strong under the basket when a defender is right there. Instead of dunking or getting a foul call he’ll go up for a layup and get blocked. Durant blocked him like that like 3 times in the last series, and AD got him a few times as well. But I’m really happy he’s on the Nuggets, such a great complementary piece to Jokic.
@@gnomechomsky2524 probably father time and previous injury?
@@NotHere07 He’s 27 (in his prime) and has not had a catastrophic injury
@@gnomechomsky2524 oh ok. I thought he had hard injury. And he's only 27? i thought he's 30s.
Thanks for clarifying.
I hope AG makes All-Defense eventually or even DPOY.
He really deserves his flowers for what he does for the Nuggets. IMO he is as much of a complement to Jokic as is Murray. Where Murray adds off the dribble shot creation, AG is an elite Lob Threat, has a strong drive and is an Elite Defender on all levels.
Yes, now that Murray and MPJ are back he has less offensive responsabilities compared to the last 2 years so if he is more focused on defense he might make an All-Defense team.
He deserves his flowers and a ring, for being screwed out of a dunk contest Trophy !
@@AyeYoYoYooo TWICE! Dwade is a joke
He should have been an all-star, i mean they were first in the west thanks to him and Jokic carrying first half of the season together. He was second best player for the Nuggets.
aaron gordon is pure basketball!!!! dude is the people's dunk champ!!!! no side bullshti from this fella ... no courside baddies, no flashing guns on social media... he's just pure focus!!!! you can see his dedication on him gaining mass.
Its crazy how Jokic has been showing this whole team what crazy passes are possible and they picked it up like it was nothing. Their ball movement from the whole team is just something else.
Yeah, AGs passing game has taken major leaps. All the Nuggets players are good passers now.
I remember especially during these playoffs seeing different people pass and thinking "Damn these are basically Jokic passes."
So awesome to see how Jokic not only activates the team but elevates it too, and how well they've adapted to it.
Gordon = the LeChokeArtist stopper
As soon as Nuggets signed AG I knew he was a great signing.
His defensive presence and athletic offensive game was gonna work great especially with Joker creating plays for him.
@@firstnamelastname1566 just had to mention LeBron...
I feel like part of the reason AG can guard everyone so well is because he's small enough to be light on his feet but he's got long arms and an insane vertical that he uses to play much bigger than he is
And the lower body strength, he's a brick wall!
@@HoopVenueplus he’s already pretty big so he can tangle with the big boys as well. He’s a Jack-of-all-trades defender
what are his measures
Small enough? Hmmm I don’t see that but he is cut! This team is so big, they kind of visually even each other out and don’t look so big to me idk but regardless of his measurements I agree he is an absolute beast!
Pretty much the same attributes and usage that GSW have with GP2.
AG is such a dawg. Him and Jokic are a perfect duo
100% agree, his growth since joining the squad in 2021 has been a joy to watch.
Truly an underrated piece of the best offense in the NBA, great video analysis
Appreciate it!
Aaron Gordon is one of the most important players for the Nuggets because he is very good in both offense and defense. He did his best to stop many superstars.
Teammates and Denver management highly respect AG...that is why he have 20+mil contract there.
And he deserves every penny!
Agreed, AG is still 2nd best /most-valuable player on Nuggets right now as I see it, even though his name never comes up in analysis lately. He's not putting up the points this playoffs because he doesn't need to. He's doing everything else at a high level instead. And all the points he does get are smart plays and that's forcing defenses to stick a big-man to him like glue, opening the floor more for Jokic and Murray.
Gordon is perfect for this Nuggets team. He compliments Jokic so well both offensively and defensively. This team is so beautifully assembled. All the pieces fit perfectly and compliment each other.
Almost like Europe's basketball teams... Oh, wait, exactly like teams in Europe.
AG 🎉
He's the gold standard of what teams want. Problem is its rare. Big and quick enough to cover everyone on defense, no weakness on offense. Solid 4 man.
perfect Jerami Grant replacement
Much better than solid
He struggles from free throw line, his 3 point shooting is not the best. He is best playing off of Jokic and cutting, making dunks and dominate under the rim. Also he is strong and good defender. He improved a lot by playing smart, that showed during the season, it was his most efficient season ever.
Imagine a team whith 3 defenders like gordon in the floor every time...
As a Serbian ,I can tell you that we like AG same as Jokic . We also like other players in Denver but AG is special .👍👍👍
GORDONE SRBINE
We've been praying for years for jumper like Gordon and we got him 💪 If Denver wins this whole thing, just add one or max 2 players for rotation and that team is exodia, just like Warriors after 2015.
Apsolutno. On baš kao i KCP, ne traži ništa a daje sve. Šutira samo kada je sam, a sigurno 3 - 4 asistencije Jokić ima na njega onda kada nema gde. U takvim situacijama uvek se pojavi Gordon i lopta ide visoko i bude često 2 + 1. Ali u ovom videu se vide stvar koje nam promaknu na utakmicama. Recimo je Jokić na postu, Marray postavlja blok Gordonu koji utrčava na zakucavanje. Savršeno se razumeju. KCP i Gordon su tihi heroji, uz Jokića i Marray -a, i naravno MPJ i B.Brown -a.
I love the way Gordon plays. I love the way he behaves in the court. Love his chemistry with his teammates, and his contributions. He is physical and smart. Thank you for this video!
Yes!!! Aaron Gordon! Yes!!! Thank you, I just asked few days ago on another channel to do this. Nuggets made smart decision to bring Aaron, and he made best decision to join. Nikola said that he is soul of the team and every time Aaron speaks about him it is with a serious admiration and genuine emotion. He is smart and he knows he can benefit from Nikola immensely, on and off the court. If for nothing else, you got to love him for his hairstyles 😊
I'm glad gordon has finally found a team where he fits beautifully. And his game perfectly complements jokic. Watching their chemistry grow has been amazing. Gordon is always on the move, screening, cutting, fading out to the perimeter, knowing jokic will find him
With MPJ and Gordon to be your 3 and 4, the length they can cover is insane.
Plus KCP and Bruce Brown as your five and six, that’s a mean killing machine right there
Just a whole lot of length and athletic bounce on one team. Sheesh
@@Rogue_Centurion i think he was talking about the traditional positions and not the rotation depth...
Man, that was a beautiful breakdown of A.Gordon.I watched all 3 series and he is magnificent. He is so strong, so clever, and his inside game is powerful! He isn't a one-speed player, His tempo changes and this throws off defenses. Your analysis was artful, and I appreciated it as a long-time basketball player, teacher, and student of the game.
Very few players have had a harder defensive job than guarding KAT, KD, LeBron, and Jimmy Buttler.
Gordan was good defensively in the regular season, but has stepped it up to all defense level IMO.
Also just plays off Jokic amazingly
100%, deserves his flowers!
Even Booker at times, and did a great job on Steph last playoffs after Jokic got cooked on the switch multiple games straight. He can truly guard anyone right now at a high level
Dude is timetravelin 😂
@@user-wi3lg1rz8f i guess it could be Tatum
Funny to note how Joker took the soul off each of those defensive greats in this playoff run too and Air Gordon may have finished Bron’s career plans with that final block. Man this team is incredible
Great analysis. Fantastic to see Aaron Gordon get some credit because he's often forgotten with Jokic and Murray on the team. Aaron is always working hard on defense, makes excellent cuts to the basket, and has developed fantastic chemistry with Nikola.
It's also kind of amusing that Aaron sports the hippie look while Jokic looks like he's been drafted into the army -- but they work perfectly together and seem to be good friends off the court.
crazy how the denver team just fits perfectly together and the the dynamics are just perfect no ego involved like all of them have the same clear vision of what they want
He really fit in with the Nuggets. Not just the play but also the attitude.
Every nuggets player is the definition of “exceeded expectations” these dudes are nuts
That being said on the offensive side I think having Jokic adds at least 5 points to everyone’s numbers
He’s doing the dirty work for us he’s been an underdog his whole career he lost his dream of winning the drunk contest trophy but hopefully winning the ring will help him cope with that
Drunk 😂
@@robertoamarillas nah he was apart of the drunk contest 😂😂😂
Thanks God he didn't win the drunk contest.😂
@@serbonaapplications2149 it was close 😂😂
Thank you for this excellent video. The level at which AG is playing in these playoffs is extraordinary. Unselfish and from the first day in Denver ready to learn and improve. His trip to Eurobasket last year to support Jokic also speaks for itself. I think Bruce Brown deserves a similar video and analysis. His contribution to the Denver game is huge.
AG is the heart and soul of this team. He does everything Nuggets ask for. Great defender and clutch on key possessions. All star and elite. Keep it going AG!
Woah woah Joker is the heart lol. But yeah AG is definitely a really important piece
Gordon truly shined in Denver, when he was in Orlando, there was no facilitator for him, and was not utilized well, only Vogel utilized his potential. I'm just glad he's in a good team who really knows his value
People forget that Gordon had the top lane agility score in his draft class, not for forwards, for everyone tested. So no problem defending guards, and plenty of size and strength to defend bigs too.
The Nuggets are moving at the "speed of trust". AG is the perfect example of this. They trust him completely to defend the best player on the opposing team, trust him to shoot the 3, iso, post up. He's so active on both ends. All this trust and respect has resulted in the Nuggets being greater than the sum of its parts.
First person on social media to get it 👏👏 AG been playing elite defense against the greatest players the league has to offer. Playing elite defense on guards and big men alike, and even taking over at the 5 for Jokic. He's been the biggest x-factor for us in this run with his defense
AG has been a huge reason we’ve been so successful. Glad he’s getting his flowers
This is what a truly in sync team looks like everyone becomes better because of each other.
AG will have games were he's quiet in the box score, but still has a massive impact. Hes amazing at playing off Jokic and also being a defensive stopper. I mean think about the fact he has guarded Ant, KAT, Booker, KD, LeBron, and AD at times...thats insane versatility!!
Great breakdown man!
Gordon is truly an essential piece to this team. He has unselfishly tailored his game to be the perfect running mate with Jokic. Heck of a player.
I have been ecstatic about this pickup here in Denver when it happened, he is/was the perfect piece to add. I love the squad we have: humility, leadership, chemistry, i wouldnt want it any other way. This is our year!! 💪
Jimmy Butler gonna have his hands full trying to deal with Aaron Gordon defense. Gonna be a nice matchup.
AG is the no.3 player in Nuggets, crucial and shout out to his efforts!
Aaron Gordon is a freak of nature!
Such a great player!!!
Essential player for the Nuggets team same as Jokic, Jamal, and Porter
Aaron Gordan is an absolute beast. He deserves all the credit he gets. Works hard, stays humble. Nuggets will win the championship in 5 games. I don't really care who they play. The Nuggets are that team now. The NBA just got put on notice.
Kenneth Faried and Jokic had incredible chemistry, and Gordon basically provides everything Faried did offensively while ALSO making up for all of his defensive flaws. It’s the perfect duo.
Nice to some AG love. I've always just gotten a good vibe from his personality - ever since the trade was announced.
Real ones remember how special Gordon was in Orlando, looked like he was going to be one of the best players in the league early in his career
Great player , respect from serbia
The nuggets front office is absolutely brilliant
We have our team for years to come
His value to any team, especially this one is understated for sure. Nuggets are always finding seemingly easy buckets. Hes obviously a huge part of it. The fact that hes a 2 way slasher that can do a bit of everything else is impressive. Well worth his draft rating imo.
Always liked his game always wished he played for us (heat) but it’s good to see him get some actual success been a fan of him and his style of play for years.
Thanks so much for this tremendous overview of Aaron Gordon's ability to take advantage of both defensive and offensive situations! Vlas vadanya! What a great team!
Glad you enjoyed!
Man, I was completely unaware of how much Gordon affects the game. Doesn’t put up eye popping stats but that D is smothering to the opposing teams best weapon which is every bit as effective. Great vid
Thank you for this video, he does the things that has helped Denver win. I've been saying he's the ex-factor of this team.
An elite lob threat and a relentless defender. It’s nice to see him close to getting a ring.
Gordon is a bigger, better, cheaper Wiggins
Much bigger Highlight Reel with those dunks tho
That’s a simple way to look at it 😂
Nah that's prime Draymond Green
Don't say Cheaper....say More value for your money😊
Not Cheaper for long.
I think that pivot point of his present game is pairing with Jokic.
Jokic is trained by Serbian coaches (the best European school of basketball): adding that to AG's willing to learn - we get AG, player whose game is improving by the game.
Pure pleasure to watch him play and even more watching them play together.
I know it’s petty that I’m still bitter that he didn’t get that slam dunk trophy but reaching the finals and having a chance to win a ring with a really solid defensive role. I’m happy for the guy. He never gets sloppy in the defense all throughout and a reliable finisher inside the paint.
His synergy with Jokic is amazing.
Who let Denver build a superteam?
And so it begins...
@@HoopVenue can't wait for fans in the future to say that this denver team was one of the most stacked teams of all time
@@marcochen9117 perfect lineup of a first death 5.
it's crazy how well built this nuggets team is, every player can compliment each other and hide each others weaknesses
I appreciate the work you spent on this video 📹! Excellent!
They can rob his dunk contest's, but they won't take his incoming 2023 ring.
The Aaron Gordon trade was the best thing possible for Gordon and for Denver. It's a perfect match.
Great video! Explained well why he’s bringing lots of value to the Nuggets
Glad you enjoyed!
It's about time somebody did a good video about Aaron Gordon. Hey definitely deserves it and goes all out for Denver.
AG & MPJ have been their secret weapons. Both are perfect 3rd/4th options behind murray and jokic. AG in the dunker/ defender spot is perfect, and having a 6’10 shooter in mpj, throw a 3&D guy like KCP or a playmaker in Brown, and you have a GREAT balance to your offense and defense. Nuggets play great together, fully accept their roles, and know who to go to, where and when.
I agree bro. Wow, Gordon in the playoffs and now, the finals, POWER! CLASS!
AG was a defensive monster this post season. He indeed plays a great supporting role to Jokic. Now I would love to see MPJ get traded after this season(coz he either makes 3s or braindead plays instead of passing the ball) for a bunch of decent 3 & D guys and we'll have a dynasty.
This postseason MPJ has improved his passing and defense
I wanted to see Porter traded because he's been a one-dimensional player -- just taking 3s -- but surprised to see him playing much better in the playoffs. More defense and effort on the boards -- and even some decent passing at times. I'm much more concerned about the Denver bench right now -- very weak. Bruce Brown is good but that's it.
@@randygraham926 Yeah definitely had some improvement, but he cost and almost cost the nuggets some games for those brain dead plays (that inbounding violation he did in the crunch time should be the last straw imo). He bein paid like around 35 mil a year but somehow Bruce Brown offer better value lol.
Very good video, represents the importance of Gordon for the Denver success. He's so solid in his role, and his defence is extraordinary
I love basketball analysis, but you do it superbly. Well done man and keep going!!!
Appreciate that a lot!
Aaron Gordon is literally Hanamichi Sakuragi from Slam Dunk brought to life. Cool af.
Thank you. AG's addition was underrated. Perfect fit.
Finally, some recognition for his value!! Great vid!!
Glad you enjoyed!
really good video, was super happy, that you included his insane rise in passing and playmaking. He got so much smarter with it since his arrival in denver. So good to see
A great defender! Why he didn't get considered for DPOY is beyond me
Probably because his steals and blocks #'s aren't eye popping, the two main barometers for dpoy, but his defensive impact for Denver is on another level.
He can practically guard 1-5, at least 5's under 7ft.
Sort of a bigger and stronger Scottie Pippen. The guy is an athletic freak and you're right he should be in the running for dpoy, I think from now on he'll get noticed more for his d.
Aaron Gordon play so well he helped the nuggets so much also he really improved in his game
I've always liked AG. It's safe to say I loved the breakdown. Great work 👌🏻
Glad you enjoyed!
I first started paying attention to Gordon’s individual defence in 2019 when the Magic matched up against the raptors. Obviously, Kawhi at that point was extremely good but Gordon showed so much improvement since then
Jokic brought his game to another level. What a great trade.
Hope you have the time and inclination to do this for all of the Nuggets players other than Jamal and Jokic, they get enough coverage. I know it takes a lot of time to track through all the film and pull out the examples you want, but it is nice that you're doing it for at least AG. This is the kind of analysis that makes me look to RUclips for my NBA material. Even on here, there is not a lot of true analysis like this.
That was a great breakdown. I'm happy for AG's success in Denver. I still can't get over how DWade robbed him of his Dunk Contest win. Great to see how well he fits in on the Nuggets. I hope he take another step on his 3-point shooting and that he that he wins multiple rings.
Gordon played so well with jokic and he can bring up the ball too. Jokic and murray dont have to bring the ball all the time
I remember watching him before going to the Nuggets and thinking "Here is a guy who is only worth for highlight reels and the dunking contest" which is not an insult, to do these things requires athleticism that I will never have, but he translated his skill set to be an essential piece of a chip contender. Watching him on the Nuggets is the same highlight reels of before, but with substance. There is motive, and there are victories behind his moves.
That's just roster construction around a awesome player in Jokic where the Nuggets got it right and Orlando not. AG was always this good. Mike Malone and the rest of the Nuggets brought it out
10:42, Shaq must chuckle when he watches AG go right through Reeves to the basket!
8:37-46, Two times in a row Aaron Gordon left miserable expressions on Dude's face!
His transformation is truly amazing ! Embracing his role and thriving that’s how you win a championship 🏆
Perfect fit along with Joker.
AG’s athleticism ain’t just for his dunks he can really move his feet and able to keep up with guards he’s such a value able piece especially next to Jokic
Long time ball fan and ex coach. This is a solid video. Wish the best for your channel 👍
This is what we call synergistic effect. His team mates makes him better, and he makes his team mates better too. When they play together their contributions are much better than the sum of their individual efforts
Let’s not forget his personality matches with the Nuggets star! Being a 3 & great flexible defender, all while matching the humble style that is signature Jokic! Chemistry is critical when for deep playoff runs! His contributions allow Jokic to focus on what he’s great at! Look at how humble he was when he got into the scruff with Lebron, you heard no more about it from him! Just the consistent lockdown on Lebron.
Great content, AG has been defensively huge this run!!!
Finally!! People seeing how AG is really good at what he does.
Gordon is to the Nuggets what Stephan Yelle was to the Avs championship team. Yelle was a real world-class workhorse and that is how I see A. Gordon being on the Nuggets. Hard working, always at the right spot because of his quick, smart thinking and superb athleticism. He'll only get better with his team as it has such deep talent through the bench. They are all terrific and do their jobs well.Please don't ever trade Gordon bc trading Yelle from the Avs was the beginning of the undoing of Avs as a unit. Gordon is fantastic and I appreciate a talented, hard-working athlete who keeps performing at a high level. Keep up the great work and stay healthy, all of you. YEA NUGGETS!!! Every last player has a superb work-ethic and coaching staff should be congratulated for finding players that exemplify this quality.❤ 😊
He's so fast and athletic,it's crazy how quickly he can recover and fight through screens.
I’m a day late and this is the 1st vid of yours I’ve seen. New subscriber! Great breakdown, bro! AG is my favorite player. Been following his career since HS and I knew that he’d be the missing piece to make the Nuggets true contenders when he was traded. Couldn’t be happier for him! Great guy, dog on the court and he’s in the perfect situation. I think Denver will win the Finals
In Serbia, we adore him! There is even a petition to offer him to play for our national team (I know it's not probable to happen, but he won our hearts and we like to call him a one of our own (not in a possesive way, we just love him)! Great guy, amazing contribution to the Nuggets team, zero ego, a hard working team mate everybody loves. So happy he won a title.
Yo, I gotta say I knew Gordon was a dawg, but until I watched your video I truly underappreciated his role and what he brings to the team. Such a pivotal part of a DANGEROUS Nuggets and he deserves all the attention and more!
THANK YOU for your hard work and thorough analysis on the guy. Well done 👏 gained a subscriber because of your quality content. 🤙
Glad you enjoyed!
@@HoopVenue sure did!! Appreciate your education. 🙏
As soon as Nuggets signed AG I knew he was a great signing.
His defensive presence and athletic offensive game was gonna work great especially with Joker creating plays for him.
Been a fan of him ever since the dunk contest, good to finally see him get recognized and with a great team!!!
7:07, The Joker gave Dude that expression of well done, which is the equivalent of mvp! "Yes, comrade, after game, I contest you with vodka! Vlas vadanya!"
Thanks for the insight. I really enjoy hisn game and see him as a crucial part of this team. It is amazing how the 7-8 players in the roster can defend, shoot 3s and pass amazingly at the same time.
Love this video!! People hate on AG but every starter needs a role. AG is someone who does all the dirty work... he is like the Dennis Rodman to this team!!
One of the best player breakdown videos
Appreciate that!
Finally somebody is talking about AGs impact, I remember everyone was saying how inefficient KD was in his shooting. Like dude..... do these people watch the games? AG was full on locking down KD with mad contests man....
I remember when I heard they got Gordon from the Magic and I thought man when he gets situated this team will be unstoppable when playoff time comes around!!