The Denver Nuggets were happy to give Aaron Gordon a contract the Orlando Magic couldn't afford to give him. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
There were two immediate reactions that came up when reports broke that Aaron Gordon was signing a four-year, $92-million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets that will kick in after next season.
The first: That is quite the jump from the four-year, $76-million he signed with the Orlando Magic three seasons ago. And so, good for Gordon for getting the bag and making the most of his opportunity.
Undoubtedly, Gordon fit in better within the Nuggets’ ecosystem than with the Orlando Magic’s system and future.