Fans share hilarious reactions to Aaron Gordon trying to sneak his way into NBA All-Star Game
Aaron Gordon is having one of the best seasons of his career, and the media have started asking if the forward will make a return to the Slam Dunk Contest. Gordon's response was quite unexpected, and fans started to poke fun at him for this.
Gordon is having an amazing season for the Denver Nuggets. He's averaging 16.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 58.8%, including 37.6% from beyond the arc. With his play, some have pondered that his first All-Star Game appearance to come to fruition this season.
When asked by Rohan Nadkarni, a Sports Illustrated reporter, if he'd make a return to the Slam Dunk Contest, Gordon had an interesting response.
"If I’m in the All-Star Game, I’ll do the Dunk Contest," Gordon said.
Aaron Gordon proposes a deal with the NBA:
“If I’m in the All-Star Game, I’ll do the Dunk Contest.”
(via @RohanNadkarni, si.com/nba/2023/01/19…) https://t.co/qUucptQ2v3
After his response became known, fans started to share their reactions to his sudden self-bid to make the ASG. Here are some of the funniest reactions.
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni What da hell blud waffing bout? https://t.co/tRUMmPNYJF
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni You ain’t a all star lil bro…
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni Guess no dunk contest for him.
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni In other words we won't be seeing Aaron Gordon in the dunk contest
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni My man tryin to bribe his way into the all star game https://t.co/PXh4Qb4kQt
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni bro tryna bribe his way into an all star game😭😭 https://t.co/1iZnoytmYS
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni Breaking News: Aaron Gordon will not be participating in the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni bro think we’re desperate to see him in the dunk contest
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni He’s not close to being an all star LMAO
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni This man will never let go of losing the dunk contest omg 😂
@LegionHoops Did he try playing like an allstar to get into the allstar game?
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni 😂 good try though, A for effort
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni We good
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni Well, that's not gonna happen. I would love to see Gordon back in the dunk contest again but nah, he's not an all-star this season
@LegionHoops @RohanNadkarni Unless he talking bout the rising stars game I guess he ain’t dunking in the contest this year https://t.co/XERblLdbAc
Based on the fan reception, it looks like Gordon won't be appearing in the Slam Dunk Contest in the next few seasons. Still, the Nuggets are benefiting a lot from his production, making him a valuable role player.
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Stephen A. Smith has picked Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets as the top team in the Western Conference
Aaron Gordon and the Western Conference-leading Nuggets (32-13) have been playing incredibly well this season. Their play has helped start a campaign for Nikola Jokic to win his third straight MVP award.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith believes in the Nuggets. When asked which team in the NBA is the best, he didn't hesitate to choose Denver.
"The Denver Nuggets," Smith said. "Their depth is unquestionable, Jokic is enroute to becoming a three-time MVP, Jamal Murray is averaging 18 a game on 44% shooting, 38% from 3-point range and obviously he had those nasty knee injuries ... Aaron Gordon, I can't say enough about the way he's playing this year.
"So, when I look at that and then I take in the altitude, in Mile High. If you've got home-court advantage and there's a potential to four games there, that could be a death nail.
"Also, wanna give a little love to coach (Mike) Malone. He's doing an exceptional job. ... You could see they've got a level of adulation, of respect and genuine affection for him. He deserves a lot of credit."
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