TORONTO – Aaron Gordon took one of the biggest stages in sports this season and delivered a performance for the ages.
#AirGordon, as he’s now known throughout social media, exploded on the scene with NBA Slam Dunk contest theatrics that earned him an immense amount of notoriety.
From television appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to becoming a global trending topic on Twitter, people around the world were showering AG with praise.
However, as Gordon looks back all on the acclaim that the dunk contest brought his way this year, the most meaningful compliment may have come from someone who knows what it’s like to stand in those shoes.