Aaron Gordon, Dunk Contest and Denver Nuggets

Nuggets' Aaron Gordon drops wild Vince Carter Dunk Contest truth bomb
Nuggets veteran Aaron Gordon has teased a potential return to the Dunk Contest before and did it again after All-Star weekend. Magic's Mac McClung secured his third consecutive title in the 2025 Dunk Contest, which triggered many NBA circles to question whether he'll be dethroned. Could this be the ideal time for Gordon's return?
Exclusive: Nuggets Star Aaron Gordon on Returning to Dunk Contest and Longevity in Sports
Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon sat down with Newsweek Sports to discuss his new partnership and potentially returning to the dunk contest.
Aaron Gordon on returning to All-Star Dunk Contest: If I'm healthy, maybe I'll do it
AARON GORDON: You know what was really dope? Seeing Jeff Green as a champion. That was fire. Seeing him enjoy himself, knowing how hard he’s worked—man, if anyone deserved to be a champion, it was Jeff. Watching him and the rest of the team turn up that night? That was really special." -via YouTube / February 20, 2025
Aaron Gordon Believes That The Denver Nuggets Are Close To A Masterpiece
Aaron Gordon discusses the Denver Nuggets' season, Nikola Jokic, the Slam Dunk Contest, his new partnership, and more.
We’ll believe Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine will do the NBA Dunk Contest again when we see it
On Tuesday, after seeing Ja Morant’s invite to do the next Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles in February 2026, Gordon suggested he might have one more run in him. This sentiment came after seeing that LaVine hinted he was also into the idea of competing against Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Aaron Gordon: If you put my four dunks up against Vince Carter's, I think mine were better
It was the end of an era! Vince Carter was gone, and I was wrecked. But Chris Bosh stepped in, leading the Raptors into a new era. From Donyell Marshall’s 12 threes to Vince’s dramatic return as a Net, year nine had it all. youtube.com/shorts/wC5jMIy… - 2:12 PM
Aaron Gordon Believes His NBA Dunk Contest Performance Clears Vince Carter's Effort
Vince Carter, one of the best dunkers of all-time, had debatably the most memorable performance from his dunk contest win in 2000. After a between-the-legs dunk, Carter made his famous "it's over" motion, cementing the moment firmly in NBA history.
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Green light to play vs. LAL
Gordon has missed two of the Nuggets ' last 10 games while managing a right calf strain, but he has been cleared to play Saturday. He has averaged 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists over 28.3 minute per game over that span.
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon discusses his new R&B single ahead of Lakers' visit
A couple of calf strains cost Aaron Gordon a good chunk of the Denver Nuggets season, but he used the time off to pursue another passion, music
Aaron Gordon not 'concerned' about new-look Los Angeles Lakers
Even with the addition of Luka Doncic, Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon isn't concerned about the Los Angeles Lakers this ...
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon gets brutally honest on new-look Lakers
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon sees the Lakers differently, but is only focused on his team heading into Saturday's game.
Renck: Nuggets’ selfess Aaron Gordon navigates adversity with perspective, support of teammates
Aaron Gordon is everything the NBA is not. He is unselfish. He is always helping his teammates. And this year, he has needed ...
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Productive in victory Thursday
Gordon (calf) racked up 18 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 victory over the Hornets.
Are Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon playing vs. Lakers? Latest injury updates
The Denver Nuggets list Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon as probable on the injury report ahead of their matchup against the Los ...
Nuggets Star's Blunt Message to Lakers, Luka Doncic
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers have been two of the top teams in the Western Conference over the last several ...