On Thursday night, Aaron Gordon was reaching flow state levels, suddenly looking like the best three-point shooter in the world. During the Denver Nuggets’ eventual 137-131 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors, Gordon made an incredible eight straight three-pointers. He proved that the impressive three-point shooting development he displayed last season was no fluke. After finishing with a career-best 50 points, including a total of 10 three-pointers, no one will doubt his shooting prowess anymore—even in defeat.
In a funny coincidence, the last time any player made at least 10 triples in the season opener was on December 23, 2020, when Terry Rozier—recently arrested by the FBI—drained 10 three-pointers for the Charlotte Hornets to start the 2020-21 campaign. Gordon and Rozier now share the NBA record for the most triples made in a season-opening game.
This quirky nugget was highlighted by the Inside the NBA crew following the Nuggets’ Thursday night loss. One commentator said, “This falls in the category of, ‘You can’t just make that stuff up.’ Aaron Gordon has made 10 three-pointers tonight, tying Terry Rozier in 2020 for most in a season-opener in NBA history. It is pure comedy that Gordon’s feat was only matched by someone who is now facing possible jail time for his connection to illegal sports betting activities.”
Rozier’s career has sharply declined over the past year, and he was recently arrested by the FBI for allegedly providing insider information that led to a $200,000 windfall. According to reports, this money was counted and collected at his home.
While Aaron Gordon’s incredible game should not be forgotten anytime soon, it risks being overshadowed by the headlines surrounding Rozier’s (and Chauncey Billups’) arrests, which have been a hot topic in recent days.
It’s also worth noting that it is not safe to bet on Aaron Gordon making 10 three-pointers for the Nuggets again anytime soon. Gordon became a 43.6 percent three-point shooter last season on 3.4 attempts per game. Prior to that, his career-high three-point shooting percentage over a full season was only 34.9 percent.
This remarkable performance could mark a new chapter in Gordon’s shooting career and make him a constant threat from beyond the arc moving forward.
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