Former NBA forward Drew Gordon died in a car accident Thursday, ESPN reported.
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The former Philadelphia 76ers player reportedly died in a car crash in Portland, Oregon, ESPN reported, citing Gordon’s agent, Calvin Andrews. Gordon’s death was confirmed by the Denver Nuggets in a post on Twiter.
“The Denver Nuggets Organization is devastated to learn about the tragic passing of Drew Gordon,” the organization wrote on Twitter.
“Drew was far too young to leave this world, but his legacy will forever live on through his three beautiful children and all of his loved ones,” the post read. “Our hearts are with Aaron and the Gordon family during this extremely difficult time.”
The former Philadelphia player is the older brother of Denver Nugget’s player Aaron Gordon, 28, ESPN noted.
“We send our condolences to the Gordon family and their friends,” the Philadelphia 76ers said on Twitter.
