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Gordon’s agent, Calvin Andrews, first confirmed the news to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears.
“The Denver Nuggets organization is devastated to learn about the tragic passing of Drew Gordon,” the team said in a statement shared on social media.
According to the Albuquerque Journal, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a “fatal crash” near South Spingwater Road just before 6 p.m.
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 13: Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic celebrates after a dunk in the Verizon Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend 2016 at Air Canada Centre on February 13, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowle
Gordon was a top recruit before joining the UCLA Bruins men’s basketball team in 2008. He played for two seasons before joining the University of New Mexico, where he led the Lobos to a conference title and was named tournament MVP. He earned All-MWC First Team honors his senior year.
Gordon played in the G League and several leagues in Europe before announcing his retirement on social media less than a year ago.
