While the Denver Nuggets are priming themselves for a playoff run, their forward Aaron Gordon is preparing himself to be their x-factor. Although Nikola Jokic has led the team in scoring for the past 17 outings, Gordon has been the ideal Robin to the Batman Jokic. In Gordon’s last six games, he averages 20 points, 7.2 rebounds on 60.5% shooting from the field and 54.5% shooting from three. He is also Denver’s leader in plus/minus during that stretch at 11.2, which is three points better than Jokic at 8.2.
He is flourishing at a time when he is needed the most.