Aaron Gordon didn’t just light up the scoreboard on opening night he made NBA history. The Denver Nuggets forward dropped 50 points, becoming just the sixth player ever to score 50 or more in a season opener.
According to the NBA History, Gordon now shares that exclusive milestone with Michael Jordan (twice), Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Elgin Baylor, and Wilt Chamberlain.
That’s a list reserved for all-time greats. For Gordon, known more for his athleticism and defense than high-volume scoring, this performance stands out as one of the most unexpected and impressive openers in recent memory.
The 50-point effort also marked a career high for the Nuggets forward and set the tone for a season where Denver looks to build on championship ambitions.
Dropping 50 in any game is special. Doing it in the first game of the season and putting your name next to basketball legends is something else entirely.
For one night, Aaron Gordon wasn’t just part of NBA history, he was the story.