Can Gordon Become One of NBA’s Best Transition Players?
Gordon has unreal athleticism. He’s a physical specimen and his long strides and wingspan make him a complex cover. Gordon also is excellent at starting a fast break after forcing an opponent into a turnover. He is extremely fast and his imposing strength makes defenders back up. In the play featured below, it only takes Gordon about eight strides to race from the foul line extended on the defensive end to the other side for a furious flush. WATCH:
Is Gordon on a Kawhi Leonard/Draymond Green/Jimmy Butler type defensive level?