Drew Gordon, a former UCLA and New Mexico player who went on to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, died in a car accident Thursday in Portland, Ore. He was 33.
Drew Gordon, a former UCLA and New Mexico center who went on to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, died in a car accident Thursday in Portland, Ore. He was 33. Gordon grew up in San Jose and was a McDonald's All-American at Archbishop Mitty High School. He played two seasons each for the Bruins and Lobos before a professional career that also included stints in the NBA's G League and numerous leagues overseas. His younger brother, Aaron Gordon, is a starting forward for the Denver Nuggets.
' The New Mexico men's basketball program posted on X on Thursday night: 'We are heartbroken over the passing of Drew Gordon. A two-time all-conference forward, he helped lead us to the 2012 Mountain West title.' Gordon went undrafted out of college but landed with the 76ers organization, which posted its condolences to Gordon's family and friends Friday morning. During the 2014-15 season, Gordon played nine games with the 76ers, averaging 1.9 points and two rebounds in 7.
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