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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Changing His Number to Pay Tribute to His Late Brother

May 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game two of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports | Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Gordon is making a big change to pay tribute to his late brother.

The Denver Nuggets forward's older brother, Drew, died in a car accident on May 30 in Oregon. He was only 33 years old. The younger Gordon has announced he will change his jersey number from 50 to 32 to honor his late brother.

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