Former college standout Drew Gordon and the older brother of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, died Thursday, the University of New Mexico announced. He was 33.
Drew Gordon was reportedly killed in a car crash in Portland, Ore. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office announced a fatal crash on Thursday but didn’t reveal the identity of the deceased.
Marc J. Spears confirmed the news via X
Marc J. Spears of ESPN Andscape shared on X that Gordon, 33, died in a car accident.
Former NBA forward Drew Gordon, the brother of Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, died in a car accident in Portland, Ore., today, his agent Calvin Andrews confirmed to ESPN Andscape. The San Jose native who played at UCLA and New Mexico was 33 years old.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) May 31, 2024
“Former NBA forward Drew Gordon, the brother of Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, died in a car accident in Portland, Ore., today, his agent Calvin Andrews confirmed to ESPN Andscape,” Spears said. “The San Jose native who played at UCLA and New Mexico was 33 years old.”
Drew Gordon’s career history in basketball
Drew Gordon was a 2008 McDonald’s All-American at Archbishop Mitty High in San Jose, Calif., before attending UCLA for parts of two seasons and then playing two at New Mexico.
Gordon played in just 40 games for UCLA before deciding to transfer early in the 2009-10 season. He moved on to New Mexico and averaged 13.4 points and 10.8 rebounds in two seasons for the Lobos.
💔 We are heartbroken over the passing of Drew Gordon. A two-time all-conference forward, he helped lead us to the 2012 Mountain West title. pic.twitter.com/tdleKSxTOF
— Lobo Basketball (@UNMLoboMBB) May 31, 2024
He was a first-team All-Mountain West choice in 2011-12 and also was named MVP when the Lobos won the 2012 Mountain West tournament.
Gordon wasn’t selected in the NBA draft but eventually played in nine games for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2014-15 season. He averaged 1.9 points, 2.0 rebounds and shot 42.1 percent from the field.
Gordon played internationally in multiple leagues between 2012-21. He formally retired in 2023. He reportedly had a wife, Angela, and two young sons, Zane and Brody.
Drew Gordon, the brother of Aaron Gordon has died in a car accident today, per @andscape.
RIP. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/cWird13iu0
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 31, 2024
Aaron Gordon, 28, is in his 10th NBA season. He helped the Nuggets win the NBA title last season.
The world of Basketball has lost two bright stars. May their soul rest in peace.
