Gordon will serve as the new face of the company's basketball division. Im there to be as glue, make sure everything is running smoothly, to make sure everybody is happy, guard the best player every night and just do me.. Aaron Gordon stands at a height of 2.06 m and has a weight of 100 kg. When Aaron was 11 years old, he suffered two significant injuries. Former CEO, Sobrato Foundation . He admitted, though, that he received mixed reviews on the entrance. Aaron has dealt with injuries on and off during his Magic tenure, and during those times, his grandfather inspired him. "He's a work in progress, but he's a hard worker," Orlando coach Scott Skiles said. He is the son of Shelley Davis and Ed Gordon, who played basketball for San Diego State. His descendants say he embodied qualities Marines value: devotion, unselfishness and a respect for knowledge. Anything at all? . The 6-foot-8, 235-pound forward said that he was trying too hard just to fit in offensively with Denver after the trade, but he also made a strong impact defensively. Gordon has gained notoriety as one of the all-time greatest competitors in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest; in 2016, he lost a close matchup to Zach LaVine, and in 2020, he narrowly lost to Derrick Jones Jr.[2]. Every once in a while, the children would ask their grandfather about his tour in Korea, but he typically provided only vague details. He also participated in the dunk contest, although he did not win. He had dozens of family and friends in attendance at Monday night's Magic-Warriors game in Oakland, which happens to be a half-hour drive from his native San Jose, California. Davis Gordon retired from working in Silicon Valley in September 2015 and took over as CEO of the Gordon Family Giving Foundation. Surprisingly, Ed wound up making the Patriots despite having never played before. Dakota Gonzalez. "I was way more relaxed than I was in the McDonald's contest.". Especially with Gordon on a team friendly deal that still has three years left, the Magic might even be able to go out and add another complimentary piece to help grow Gordons game. He earned a college degree in mathematics at San Jose State and a doctorate of education from Cal Berkeley. [33] In the Magic's season opener on October 17, Gordon had 26 points and 16 rebounds in a 104101 win over the Miami Heat. Aaron Gordon Siblings: Meet Drew And Elisabeth: Aaron Gordon officially known as Aaron Addison Gordon is an American professional basketball player born in San Jose, California to Ed Gordon And Shelly Davis on September 16, 1995. Aaron Addison Gordon (born September 16, 1995)[1] is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In his mind, he had executed all his dunks to perfection -- including his jaw-dropping "Take a Chair in the Air" dunk over Orlando Magic mascot Stuff that still has America buzzing. After a stretch serving on the front lines in which he was not wounded, he was assigned to a motor pool largely because he was skilled at fixing machines. Brian Walshe Parents: Who are Brian Walshes Parents? But all the praise and adulation he's received since finishing as the runner-up (and we use the term loosely) to two-time defending champion Zach LaVine in overtime hasn't been a bad consolation prize. Aaron Gordon, a professional basketball player, was born on September 16, 1995, in San Jose, California, USA. We were test children for a lot of the latest technology coming out.. Aaron Addison Gordon (born September 16, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It's not too bad to lose to that guy.". Shania is a Magazine Journalism graduate from the University of Derby. He taught me how to endure.. Rhonda Barnes . He's got to find ways to use his athleticism -- sometimes he's kind of caught in between. Aaron Gordons Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need To Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Today, host Wendy Sparks interviews Shelly Davis Gordon, mother of the Magic's Aaron Gordon, along with Aaron's sister, Elise Gordon who plays the important role of his brand manager and agent. It was like a big turning point for me, Aaron says. After they both earned perfect scores on their initial dunks, Jones won by scoring a 48 after taking off just past the free throw line to complete a windmill dunk; Gordon received a 47 after dunking over 7-foot-5-inch (2.26m) Tacko Fall. [51], Gordon is currently the president of athlete acquisition for the sports psychology app, Lucid, introduced to him by his mental skills coach, Graham Betchart. [26] In the Magic's season finale on April 12, Gordon had 32 points and 12 rebounds in a 113109 win over the Detroit Pistons. One featuring milk and cookies became Gordon's mother's favorite. Possessing nearly unrivaled athletic genes (thanks to his super athletic family) and the ability to constantly improve and adapt, Gordon is slowly turning into one of the NBAs premier forwards. Aaron Gordon's birth flower is Aster/Myosotis. His Mom's family moved to California after leaving Kansas during the "Dust Bowl" in the mid-1930s. As I grew older, Drew says, I realized that was somewhat of an uncomfortable conversation that he didnt particularly want to have. [3], As a senior in 201213, Gordon averaged 21.6 points, a school-record 15.7 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game in leading Archbishop Mitty to a 286 record and a runner-up finish in the CIF Open Division. Shes the MVP of {CodeOrlando}. In fact, Aaron's paternal great-grandfather was purported to be a 7-foot Native American from the Osage tribe in Oklahoma. When he was 5 years old, with farming impossible due to the severe drought that ravaged the Great Plains, his parents piled him and his two brothers into a pickup truck and drove west. Gordon did his dunks over a 6-1 team manager before bringing in Stuff in early February. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. As his groupie blocker she sees herself as his number one protector. Click to reveal Statistics in recent years in the tech industry have also inspired Gordon and his mother. In his efforts, Gordon knocked down a career-high seven 3-pointers. View Shelly Davis' profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Advertisement : [emailprotected] Aaron Addison Gordon is another name for him. Gordon Family Giving Foundation Advisory Team, GF2 President and Denver Nuggets Basketball, Development Director, StreetCodeAcademy.org. You listened to what Pop had to say.. "I think it was just easier for me to angle my body, so I had to bite the bullet on that one [using my left]," Gordon said. Josh Robbins is a senior writer for The Athletic. "Let's go home! [54], Gordon signed a partnership agreement with Chinese leading sports brand 361 in 2020. Date of Birth: September 16, 1995. Though a devoted husband and father, one of his regrets later in life was that he was so busy earning a living that he was sometimes a distant dad to Kristen and Shelly. Davis was fortunate, all things considered. She was breaking a glass ceiling of her own. He has a brother named Drew and a sister named Elisabeth. Only he didn't. The Gordon Family Giving Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization founded in 2019 by NBA player Aaron Gordon and his family. Perfectly understandable, given the rigors of the 82-game regular season. [48][49] Gordon's great-great grandfather, a Native American Osage Indian, was seven feet tall. "I love the challenge," said Gordon, who has been working with shooting coach Dave Love. Many believed Gordon should've won or there should've been a tie. Harvey would serve as a crucial member on two dominant Utah teams, one of which would finish the season ranked as high as sixth in the AP poll. We were around augmented reality glasses for video games. Why Luka Doncic and Trae Young are linked by more than a draft night trade. Sapphire was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning. Ultimate hype man. But ever since he's been in the NBA, Gordon has developed a unique fashion sense. : Aaron Gordon officially known as Aaron Addison Gordon is an American professional basketball player born to Ed Gordon And Shelly Davis on September 16, 1995, in San Jose, California. The foundation provides scholarships, ongoing support and opportunities for every {CodeOrlando} student through college, to reach their educational goals. He was also involved in multiple sports -- he played basketball, football and hockey and competed in the high jump. Aaron Gordon leads a CodeOrlando ceremony in Florida in 2019. thank you. "But Aaron and I . Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports. Somebody come here and look at this..look at this..God d@#~ cat drinking milk out the bowl. It was a difficult time for everyone. He was also named to the 201112 USA Developmental National Team, and participated at the 2010 USA Basketball Developmental National Team mini-camp. Gordon's father is Ed Gordon, and his mother's name is Shelly Davis Gordon. By Marc J. Spears. As the baby of the family, Aaron was constantly challenged by not only his older brother and sister but other members of his extended family too. I still go by some of that. Despite being older, Drew is a much rawer offensive project. On March 31, 2017, he scored 20 of his 32 points in the first half of the Magic's 117116 loss to the Boston Celtics. Gordon averaged 12.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in seven seasons with the Magic before being traded to the Nuggets on March 25. "I don't ever dunk with my left hand. He taught me about moderation. The Gordon's mother, Shelly Davis, is sidelined from the backyard . Gordon and his mother, Shelly Davis Gordon, decided in 2019 to use her expertise from 35 years of working as a computer scientist and engineer in Silicon Valley to start CodeOrlando, an immersive STEM experience. It was believed that a venomous snake would die if placed in a vessel made of sapphire. I know whatever theyre going to pay me they are going to make triple, quadruple that anyway. He used to be able to dunk on you, but he hasnt been able to in years and his knees still hurt. Elise graduated from Harvard in 2014 and Aaron turned pro in early 2015, making for a near seamless transition into the role of Gordons manager. Born: September 16, 1995 (age 27 years), San Jose, California, United States. "I had what felt like an out-of-body experience," Gordon said. @lionsgate Ive never had more fun at a movie ?? [39][40] On March 22, it was reported that Gordon had requested a trade from the Magic. Davis persevered despite the wars psychological impact on him. [18] On January 31, 2016, he tied his career high of 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 119114 win over the Boston Celtics. His in-game dunks continue to wow people. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Many of those snapshots show Davis in the prime of his life, a trim 6-foot-2 young man who was typically smiling. She began her tech career in Silicon Valley as a product marketing engineer in 1982. [34] On November 18, he scored 20 of his 31 points in the first quarter of the Magic's 131117 win over the New York Knicks. She is Caucasian, and is of Welsh, Scottish, and Irish decent. So did everyone else. The NBA player has two siblings: a brother and a sister. (The saying was powerful) not because he was a scary man or anything like that it was because he was respected, he was loved, Drew says. He received a 45 for his first dunk -- an East Bay 360 in which he went between his legs as he was rotating (also his final dunk in McDonald's). Aaron Gordon's sister is former Harvard . Drew decided to head back to the states after the 2017-2018 season and started his second campaign in the NBA G-League. Gordon screamed inside the Magic's quiet practice facility. 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