Former NBA player Drew Gordon -- the brother of Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon -- died in a car accident in Portland on Thursday. He was just 33 years old.
was driving a three-wheel Vanderhall Carmel when he crashed with a GMC Sierra pickup around 1 PM on Thursday.
Gordon died at the scene, while the 25-year-old driver of the GMC and a passenger were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Officials say the preliminary investigation indicates Gordon's vehicle crossed the center line and made contact with the GMC ... and impairment does not appear to have played a role in the accident.Gordon was a star athlete growing up in California ... earning All-American honors at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose.
He made nine appearances for the Sixers ... and continued his career in the G League and overseas until his retirement from the sport last year.28-year-old Aaron has not publicly addressed the loss ... although his team released a heartfelt message to the family on Thursday."The Denver Nuggets organization is devastated to learn about the tragic passing of Drew Gordon," the team said.
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