I feel like people still aren't giving him enough credit to what he's done all year and in the playoffs. First round he had to guard KAT, never easy, second round had to guard KD, good luck tryna do that, WCF, had to guard LeBron and this round, he's had to guard Jimmy. Insane
He's also had to guard, or at least switch on to, Ant Edwards, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, and Bam. Hard to come up with a more impressive guantlet of players to run through
Gordon is having a Wiggins type impact on the Finals. A guy who was drafted high and was pushed to be a #1 or #2 option when in reality they're better off being the Swiss Army knife of their team. They are very versatile and they are capable of contributing big time to a championship. It's amazing seeing him thrive in this role. He's really come a long way from his Orlando days and I'm very happy for him. He's found a home in Denver.
@@spurstilidie4637 I believe I did put some respect on his name. He's contributing heavily to a championship Nuggets team. He's their Swiss Army knife. He's the Nuggets version of what Wiggins did for the Warriors last year. The impact and the versatility can't be overstated. Jokic and Murray are the stars and they're why the Nuggets are here but make no mistake you don't win a championship without guys like Aaron Gordon being the glue and filling so many roles. Today he was their best scorer, he played great defense, he made big time shots when they needed him to, he was the difference.
true, i liked how joker and millsap played but it kinda felt like they were deferring a bit too much back and fourth plus im not sure if jokic defensively was fully there yet. now jokic is primed and gordon is just soo open to learn and at the sametime DO since hes not exactly viewed as a "major" piece
Kudos to Nuggets management for getting Gordon. Maybe the best trade in team history. He complements Joker and Murray perfectly and he's a huge reason the Nuggs are gonna win their first title.
This dude balled out of his mind tonight. When the Nuggets needed a 3rd option to step up, he stepped up. He was a beast offensively and a menace on defense. Aaron Gordon is a huge reason why this Nuggets team is where they are at. Give this man his props!
AG was the right last piece on the starting line up they’ve been missing to win it all. They barely got him last year so they couldn’t win last year. But this year they’ve built chemistry together and it has been one hell of a season for them.
@@Kingfisher1215 few years? Lol bro they barely got him the second half last season. That’s when Jamal was still hurt.. This season was their full season together plus Jamal Murray.
@@ethankelly4719 yes…. And that was the second half of the last season where he got traded to Denver sir.. aka he’s only been with nuggets for 1 and a half season lol
AG is a seriously likeable, talented and unselfish player who fits perfectly into this team. The Nuggets are going to be a serious threat for years if they can keep this lineup
This is the man right here! Man, I've been a fan since he shitted in the dunk contest and was robbed but now he's getting one better the Finals Title!!!! Get that first win Nuggets!!!!!!
O yea i forgot he got snubbed for that, very well deserved finals title for him, always been a stand up dude. One more, don't get too comfortable nuggets.
AG is amazing. If the Nuggets didnt go get him idk if we are here rn. his dedication to improving every offseason and raising his basketball IQ has been incredibly important to this Nuggets team. His defense on wome of the best players in the game has been instrumental. Such an easy player to root for ❤
What's Crazy is AG got to the NBA Finals First than Zack Lavine. So Question what is much more Sweeter winning a Dunk Contets? Or Winning The Larry O'Brien Trophy?
AG we aren't seeing his best! We are just seeing his first steps to the next level. In 2 ot 3 yrs will see AG put up 45 in the playoff game. It will be his complete game. Happens with every great player when they emerge. IQ only takes you so far when your fighting gravity! Misunderstanding when it just becomes another rep and he pays no attention. Right now he calls out every detial for reporter. Why I loved Barkley, Iverson, Kobe and Shaq never sweated a reporter with all the detials.
Enjoyed his quick interview with SVP after Game 3 on ESPN. He started saying "Hey SVP, what's up?". Big smile. Love his personality and love to see a little of it in a short interview. Seems like a good dude.
As a University of Arizona Grad, I'm super proud of Aaron Gordon. He got robbed in both Dunk Contests, but now he will get redemption. Love this man, best interview in sports.
AG has sacrificed so much for this Nuggets team. Not only this year in the matchups he’s stepped up to defend, but also last year owning the moment and being the second man up. Denver loves you Air Gordon.
agree with all that & on top, he had to sacrifice playing minutes once Murray and MPJ came back to the rotation, accepting what’s better for the team then himself and stepping back as a fourth or fifth option. He was a first option at Orlando but he knew when he came to Denver he’d become a role player. But his brilliance and consistency have allowed him to showcase hes more than that when his team needs him to be. AG is the definition of a teammate and a champion. 1 more game man
Been rooting for this man since he was robbed of the dunk contest the first time. Glad to see him being a key player for a championship team. 1 more game AG, don’t take your foot off their neck!!
It is amazing how terrible basketball commentary is. The announcers are former players and whatever bit they don't know their ass from a hole in the ground
Denver really does have a big 3. And a stable of 4s in MPJ, KCP, Bruce Brown, Christian Braun, who can all have great games depending on what's needed. Denver is gonna be a problem for a few years.
AG is a dawg!!!!Man guards 1-5, real underrated & deserves his recognition on what he brings to this Denver squad. Ultimately he deserves to be NBA Champion 🏆
You have to love the core that the Nuggets drafted, but the AG trade was just brilliant, fits in exactly where he's needed, buys in and he is going to get a ring for it!
I have been cheering for Denver and Miami since the playoffs started. That being said Miami lives and dies by the 3. Denver is that small market team putting Perk, Skip Baseless and ESPN to sleep with every win. 😊
You just can't get an edge over Denver, they'll always have a guy who'll step up and hurt you. This is all in part from Jokic's uncanny ability to keep everything in balance and let his teammates do what they do best when they're on a roll.
This is an example of true champions cause they don’t need to create an elite team like Lebron and KD to win a championship!!! Built ur own team, make everyone around you better is a champion!!! Joker the real MVP!!!
AG has sacrificed so much for the Nuggets team. Having to guard the best player in every series and relying on him when the opponents blitz Murray or Jokic. & on top, he had to sacrifice playing minutes once Murray and MPJ came back to the rotation, accepting what’s better for the team then himself and stepping back as a fourth or fifth option. He was a first option at Orlando but he knew when he came to Denver he’d become a role player. But his brilliance and consistency have allowed him to showcase hes more than that when his team needs him to be. AG is the definition of a teammate and a champion. 1 more game man
Glad AG out there contributing to a finals run on the verge of winning it all. Because I’ll never forget that dunk contest where he displayed way better/difficult technical dunks that he slammed on the first try. Each one had an “!” on it. So I’m glad, etch your name in NBA basketball history. 1st nuggets championship years later. Imagine that.
AG - Fabulous intelligent , athletic , IQ high , defensive specialist ! Love's this man's blue collar hustle , Aaron & Nikola See plays 2-3 seconds ahead around the rim ! Bravo 👏🏀🏆 California Mr. Basketball 2X
Outstanding player, capable to play anything needed. Gets what's needed in no time and makes himself at disposal to the team. Doesn't only play the ball, learned to play the game. Feels comfortable and delivers with the ease. Fantastic guy
im really happy for AG. real ones know this aint the 1st trophy he supposed to get man hes had a nice little journey to get to this point. I feel like hes kinda the X-factor, especially when porter, pope and brown arent having a great cohesive night. porter and pope definietly have had some shooting whoas in the last like 2 games or so and AG more then helped pick up that weight with his close to 30 pts
Is it me or is it the winning team thing that every player sounds calm and wise when answering the questions. They all make similar points about right play through the games.
We all like Aaron in our family cause he is a very great help for nuggets to win championship he is humble also and simple and give importance to his fans not a proud snub person
*Who remembers the December 25th poster dunk from AG? You knew this year was going to finish strong and be special right after that moment, at least I did.*
I'm going to be THAT guy and go with the unpopular opinion: He's this year's Andre Iguodala. I think Gordon deserves to win the Finals MVP for the way he's been playing defense on Butler and Bam. He's the defensive anchor of this team and it shows. Nuggets were overall an average defensive team this season but it just shows in these Finals how he's been their best defensive player. He's also been the most efficient player averaging almost 70% FG. I get Jokic is putting up historic numbers, but I feel like he should get the Finals MVP just like Iguodala did in 2015.
One thing I love about having new teams in the Finals, like Denver, is because now we see who the real fans are vs the bandwagon fans. One more game, Denver. If you guys win, I can't wait to see all of the Denver gear, especially here in Minnesota!! I am a Timberwolves fan and always root for Western Conference teams in the Finals. Good luck and finish up the Finals on Monday. Don't give Miami any hope.
Nuggets fan and y'all T'Wolves probably gave us the toughest challenge out of all the teams we faced other than Phoenix but they were a 4 seed and ya'll were 8 seed... lets just say it took almost 20 years to get revenge on ya'll for when you guys were the #1 seed and we were the #8 seed and instead of Jokic MVP it was KG MVP back then. Good luck next year, hopefully if we meet again it will be in the Western Conference Finals!
Nuggets apart from their scoring efficiency they have a tall lineup that can defend against very talented teams , also AG and MPJ athletic and tall fit with Jokic so well he can play kind of a pick n roll with them as a center though when they cut.
AG plays with this Team so well…capable of carrying them when needed, but his defense is absolutely absurd. What a nightmare to have this guy guarding you for a series.
Take what the game gives you. Every Nugget says they play that way, I saw an interview with a 17 year old Jokic using that exact turn of the phrase to describe his game.
I feel like people still aren't giving him enough credit to what he's done all year and in the playoffs. First round he had to guard KAT, never easy, second round had to guard KD, good luck tryna do that, WCF, had to guard LeBron and this round, he's had to guard Jimmy. Insane
Bro AG is him
Yup, the nuggets definitely wouldn’t be here without his defensive contributions.
told people heat are done in 5 celebration Monday
Damn, hadn’t connected those dots. Sheesh!
He's also had to guard, or at least switch on to, Ant Edwards, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, and Bam. Hard to come up with a more impressive guantlet of players to run through
Gordon is having a Wiggins type impact on the Finals. A guy who was drafted high and was pushed to be a #1 or #2 option when in reality they're better off being the Swiss Army knife of their team. They are very versatile and they are capable of contributing big time to a championship. It's amazing seeing him thrive in this role. He's really come a long way from his Orlando days and I'm very happy for him. He's found a home in Denver.
No cap
Excellent comparison
He's a dawg!!! Put some respect on his name please.
A championship will make up x100 for his dunk contest robbery
@@spurstilidie4637 I believe I did put some respect on his name. He's contributing heavily to a championship Nuggets team. He's their Swiss Army knife. He's the Nuggets version of what Wiggins did for the Warriors last year. The impact and the versatility can't be overstated. Jokic and Murray are the stars and they're why the Nuggets are here but make no mistake you don't win a championship without guys like Aaron Gordon being the glue and filling so many roles. Today he was their best scorer, he played great defense, he made big time shots when they needed him to, he was the difference.
Love Gordon with Joker.It's nice to see somebody stick on their values
true, i liked how joker and millsap played but it kinda felt like they were deferring a bit too much back and fourth plus im not sure if jokic defensively was fully there yet. now jokic is primed and gordon is just soo open to learn and at the sametime DO since hes not exactly viewed as a "major" piece
Values of being a sellllouttt
Kudos to Nuggets management for getting Gordon. Maybe the best trade in team history. He complements Joker and Murray perfectly and he's a huge reason the Nuggs are gonna win their first title.
This dude balled out of his mind tonight. When the Nuggets needed a 3rd option to step up, he stepped up. He was a beast offensively and a menace on defense. Aaron Gordon is a huge reason why this Nuggets team is where they are at. Give this man his props!
AG was the right last piece on the starting line up they’ve been missing to win it all. They barely got him last year so they couldn’t win last year. But this year they’ve built chemistry together and it has been one hell of a season for them.
Actually, that was KCP. He was the final piece. AG has been starting for Denver for a few years.
@@Kingfisher1215 few years? Lol bro they barely got him the second half last season. That’s when Jamal was still hurt.. This season was their full season together plus Jamal Murray.
@@Kingfisher1215 dumb casual
Yes AG has been here 2 1/2 years now. Your missing an entire season where he was our second option because Murray and Porter were injured
@@ethankelly4719 yes…. And that was the second half of the last season where he got traded to Denver sir.. aka he’s only been with nuggets for 1 and a half season lol
AG is a seriously likeable, talented and unselfish player who fits perfectly into this team. The Nuggets are going to be a serious threat for years if they can keep this lineup
Humility! Robbed of dunk contest, but genuine shines through
Just had the biggest game of his life! Low key chill! Credit to his team
Game 3 rookie Braun 15 pts
Game 4 Veteran Brown 21pts
This is the man right here! Man, I've been a fan since he shitted in the dunk contest and was robbed but now he's getting one better the Finals Title!!!! Get that first win Nuggets!!!!!!
@Kim Boom 💥
That’s why Air Gordon showing out, Wade was in the crowd😂
O yea i forgot he got snubbed for that, very well deserved finals title for him, always been a stand up dude. One more, don't get too comfortable nuggets.
@@viktorcheng2061 🤣🤣🤣
Flipping the ball under your legs while in sitting position mid air above a goofy mascot??? Cmon you have to win that contest. Agree it was a robery
AG is amazing. If the Nuggets didnt go get him idk if we are here rn. his dedication to improving every offseason and raising his basketball IQ has been incredibly important to this Nuggets team. His defense on wome of the best players in the game has been instrumental. Such an easy player to root for ❤
What's Crazy is AG got to the NBA Finals First than Zack Lavine.
So Question what is much more Sweeter winning a Dunk Contets?
Or Winning The Larry O'Brien Trophy?
AG we aren't seeing his best! We are just seeing his first steps to the next level. In 2 ot 3 yrs will see AG put up 45 in the playoff game. It will be his complete game. Happens with every great player when they emerge. IQ only takes you so far when your fighting gravity! Misunderstanding when it just becomes another rep and he pays no attention. Right now he calls out every detial for reporter. Why I loved Barkley, Iverson, Kobe and Shaq never sweated a reporter with all the detials.
Enjoyed his quick interview with SVP after Game 3 on ESPN. He started saying "Hey SVP, what's up?". Big smile. Love his personality and love to see a little of it in a short interview. Seems like a good dude.
As a University of Arizona Grad, I'm super proud of Aaron Gordon. He got robbed in both Dunk Contests, but now he will get redemption. Love this man, best interview in sports.
AG has sacrificed so much for this Nuggets team. Not only this year in the matchups he’s stepped up to defend, but also last year owning the moment and being the second man up. Denver loves you Air Gordon.
agree with all that & on top, he had to sacrifice playing minutes once Murray and MPJ came back to the rotation, accepting what’s better for the team then himself and stepping back as a fourth or fifth option. He was a first option at Orlando but he knew when he came to Denver he’d become a role player. But his brilliance and consistency have allowed him to showcase hes more than that when his team needs him to be. AG is the definition of a teammate and a champion. 1 more game man
He’s found a home in Denver after leaving Orlando
Bout time they give this man his flowers...
Been rooting for this man since he was robbed of the dunk contest the first time. Glad to see him being a key player for a championship team. 1 more game AG, don’t take your foot off their neck!!
Mamba mentality!💪
Glad he is finally getting credit, his passing has gotten so good.
Yes that pass to Murray was perfect for Murray to get the layup
It is amazing how terrible basketball commentary is. The announcers are former players and whatever bit they don't know their ass from a hole in the ground
Denver really does have a big 3. And a stable of 4s in MPJ, KCP, Bruce Brown, Christian Braun, who can all have great games depending on what's needed. Denver is gonna be a problem for a few years.
Mpj has oscillations in his games.
Denver is a machine, a dangerous one 😮
So my Question is?
Which is much more sweeter?
Winning a Dunk Contest or
Winning your first Larry O'Brien Trophy?
This dude was in beast mode tonight.
AG is a dawg!!!!Man guards 1-5, real underrated & deserves his recognition on what he brings to this Denver squad. Ultimately he deserves to be NBA Champion 🏆
You have to love the core that the Nuggets drafted, but the AG trade was just brilliant, fits in exactly where he's needed, buys in and he is going to get a ring for it!
Gordon can you be a scorer but on most nights he and Porter subordinate their scoring for defense and rebounds.
Aeron is absoluetly energetic with the best magnitude of scoring points just the whole field looks controlled by him
Nice to see him in the spotlight on the biggest stage 🎉
AG is a 2 way player i don't ever want to hear different again. He's been locking down elite talent the entire playoffs
I have been cheering for Denver and Miami since the playoffs started. That being said Miami lives and dies by the 3. Denver is that small market team putting Perk, Skip Baseless and ESPN to sleep with every win. 😊
You just can't get an edge over Denver, they'll always have a guy who'll step up and hurt you. This is all in part from Jokic's uncanny ability to keep everything in balance and let his teammates do what they do best when they're on a roll.
AG is that guy. Hopefully for him this chip will make up for all the times he got screwed at the dunk contests.
He gonna be back and then win it
Every single nugget buys in. There's no chest thumping and that's why they're so good. New dynasty.
This is an example of true champions cause they don’t need to create an elite team like Lebron and KD to win a championship!!! Built ur own team, make everyone around you better is a champion!!! Joker the real MVP!!!
Aaron Gordon is basically MyPlayer in MyCareer.
AG is so articulate and fun to watch in interviews..Humble and awesome player.
He deserves everything! He got robbed twice.
AG has sacrificed so much for the Nuggets team. Having to guard the best player in every series and relying on him when the opponents blitz Murray or Jokic. & on top, he had to sacrifice playing minutes once Murray and MPJ came back to the rotation, accepting what’s better for the team then himself and stepping back as a fourth or fifth option. He was a first option at Orlando but he knew when he came to Denver he’d become a role player. But his brilliance and consistency have allowed him to showcase hes more than that when his team needs him to be. AG is the definition of a teammate and a champion. 1 more game man
Glad AG out there contributing to a finals run on the verge of winning it all. Because I’ll never forget that dunk contest where he displayed way better/difficult technical dunks that he slammed on the first try. Each one had an “!” on it. So I’m glad, etch your name in NBA basketball history. 1st nuggets championship years later. Imagine that.
Paul Millsaps replacement dominating in his role
it really was a PERFECT replacement
He was replacement for Grant by the way
actually he replace Jerami Grant and Paul Millsaps🤣
How is Gordon not an all star? He's legit the third man on the best team in the world.
Murray has never been an all-star
So happy about AG getting a big game!
One powerful💪🏼 power forward 🏀
He's always been really good player and he's found the perfect system to utilize his strengths. Very happy for him.
AG: champion, who needs those dunk championships - this is way better
Man, I'm getting old. Doesn't seem like that long ago when he got drafted by the Magic.
Best most articulate interview! Very aware.
THAT was one great interview with an eloquent and intelligent young man.
San Jose represent!! 💪🏼
AG derserves all the praise he getting. Losing for so long in Orlando had to be draining! 💯
He and Murray talk with the same cadence as coach Malone. That’s how you know the coach is running things and not some superstar
He’s been great this playoffs defending sum hard players every round and tonight he showed it again
Same question every night I feel so bad for this dude
When a truth is the crime you're ruled by Criminals
They robbed him of dunk champion but he will become nba champ. Redemption is sweet!!
missed out on dunk contest champ to become an NBA champ
AG - Fabulous intelligent , athletic , IQ high , defensive specialist !
Love's this man's blue collar hustle ,
Aaron & Nikola
See plays 2-3 seconds ahead around the rim !
Bravo 👏🏀🏆
California
Mr. Basketball 2X
Man playoff basketball and especially Finals basketball is so fun to watch.
Denver would not be here without AG. It’s facts guys. Ultimate teammate too
He's got a new fan over here! Super excited to be able to support the Denver Nuggets!!!
So far Jokić, Murray, Gordon, Brown, Braun all had their good games, the only two guys left are KCP and MPJ to seal it off in game 5.
He has always been an exceptional player based on history. It is just about the role he has been given.
Ag is always so well spoken
Outstanding player, capable to play anything needed.
Gets what's needed in no time and makes himself at disposal to the team.
Doesn't only play the ball, learned to play the game.
Feels comfortable and delivers with the ease.
Fantastic guy
game of his life salute
This Dude is an unselfish player ! My new favorite in the NBA! Jamal Is also very humble!! Got a lot of nuggets!
Shout outs AG go magic. Happy you winning, man.....
im really happy for AG. real ones know this aint the 1st trophy he supposed to get man hes had a nice little journey to get to this point. I feel like hes kinda the X-factor, especially when porter, pope and brown arent having a great cohesive night. porter and pope definietly have had some shooting whoas in the last like 2 games or so and AG more then helped pick up that weight with his close to 30 pts
Brilliance tonight
“They too little” - AG
AG is a beast, no doubt about it!
Excited for AG after he was robbed from that Dunk title
Is it me or is it the winning team thing that every player sounds calm and wise when answering the questions. They all make similar points about right play through the games.
Great work⛓️🎉
when a dude is a high flyer and becomes a team player he and the team will be champion all in for nuggets and the team+coaches deserves it
We all like Aaron in our family cause he is a very great help for nuggets to win championship he is humble also and simple and give importance to his fans not a proud snub person
*Who remembers the December 25th poster dunk from AG? You knew this year was going to finish strong and be special right after that moment, at least I did.*
I'm going to be THAT guy and go with the unpopular opinion: He's this year's Andre Iguodala. I think Gordon deserves to win the Finals MVP for the way he's been playing defense on Butler and Bam. He's the defensive anchor of this team and it shows. Nuggets were overall an average defensive team this season but it just shows in these Finals how he's been their best defensive player. He's also been the most efficient player averaging almost 70% FG. I get Jokic is putting up historic numbers, but I feel like he should get the Finals MVP just like Iguodala did in 2015.
That was robbery though LeBron averaged 30 point triple double still without Kyrie. Finals MVP should have been Steph no doubt.
Avalanche last year, Nuggets This Year at Home! First Time Ever ❤
One thing I love about having new teams in the Finals, like Denver, is because now we see who the real fans are vs the bandwagon fans. One more game, Denver. If you guys win, I can't wait to see all of the Denver gear, especially here in Minnesota!! I am a Timberwolves fan and always root for Western Conference teams in the Finals. Good luck and finish up the Finals on Monday. Don't give Miami any hope.
Nuggets fan and y'all T'Wolves probably gave us the toughest challenge out of all the teams we faced other than Phoenix but they were a 4 seed and ya'll were 8 seed... lets just say it took almost 20 years to get revenge on ya'll for when you guys were the #1 seed and we were the #8 seed and instead of Jokic MVP it was KG MVP back then. Good luck next year, hopefully if we meet again it will be in the Western Conference Finals!
This is even more impressive given how much of a non-factor MPJ has been this series
I really like AG. As a sportsman , teammate and Denver Nugget. He is great fit, awesome personality and nice set of skills.
That play with him getting the ball mid air was fantastic. Good move to join Nuggets.
Our defense is our offense! This sums it up! ✌️
Super happy for this dude
How come there’s not been any coverage of the phrase that the Nuggets use whenever they break out of a team huddle? Family!
Awesome person Gordon is, awesome, phenomenal. The Nuggets team has the chemistry... and they are skilled, talented players.. Love them all
This team will compete for the championship for years to come.
Guess how much Dwayne Wade would rate AG’s performance?
Great to see Aaron Gordon on a team where he can grow, he is a walking bucket machine.
Aaron you are a hell of a player✨🔥🔥
Gordon is the Secret MVP on the team.
Nuggets apart from their scoring efficiency they have a tall lineup that can defend against very talented teams , also AG and MPJ athletic and tall fit with Jokic so well he can play kind of a pick n roll with them as a center though when they cut.
AG, Jamaican respect you and your growth, the nba choices you made in your life, we salute you. My respects
AG plays with this Team so well…capable of carrying them when needed, but his defense is absolutely absurd. What a nightmare to have this guy guarding you for a series.
Love Gordon with Nuggets. It's kind of like when Jrue came to Bucks. The man is at home.
AG deserves this championship & then some more after what he's enduredin the past. U slayed 2nite 1 more❤️❤️❤️🏀😇
Take what the game gives you. Every Nugget says they play that way, I saw an interview with a 17 year old Jokic using that exact turn of the phrase to describe his game.
He reminds me of Boris Diaw spurs 2014 run.
Dude crushes DENVER PUNANI
You were a superstar tonight AG🥳🫡
Great game AG!!
JM, JOKER, and team are needed, really when they move the ball and this guy gets it a lot- they win it seems