Aaron Gordon was a big part of the Denver Nuggets winning the 2023 NBA championship.
New Contract Details:
On Monday, Denver decided to keep Gordon around by signing him to a $133 million contract extension. This deal means he will stay with the team until at least 2028, with an option for one more year. He’ll first opt into his $22.8 million player option for the upcoming season before starting his new salary rate.
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Performance and Team Strategy:
Gordon has been solid for Denver, averaging 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists last season while shooting over half of his shots successfully from the field. However, he needs to work on his three-point shooting since he’s only making 29% of those attempts.
The decision to extend Gordon’s contract comes right after Jamal Murray signed a four-year $207 million deal earlier this summer. With Nikola Jokic also under contract, Denver is committing over half a billion dollars between these three players from 2025 to 2028.
Fans are excited about how this trio can lead the team in future seasons!
Challenges and Opportunities:
Even though they’ve secured their star players’ futures, Denver needs to find replacements for key role players like Bruce Brown and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope if they want another championship win.
With their main stars locked in place, recruiting new talent should be easier now as free agents will see a stable core ready to compete for titles.
The Nuggets have a chance to keep winning championships but must focus on building a strong supporting cast around their top players—it’s time they act like they’re playing in the big leagues!
