Aaron Gordon

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Aaron Gordon born?September 16, 1995
2. Where was Aaron Gordon born?San Jose, California
3. What is the NBA draft?Selected 4th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic
4. What is the NBA championship?Won with the Denver Nuggets in 2023
5. What makes Aaron Gordon a great dunker?Aaron Gordon can jump higher than a playground slide and slam dunk with amazing power. He shows creativity and athleticism in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, making his dunks unforgettable.
6. Where did Aaron Gordon grow up and play high school basketball?He grew up in San Jose, California, and played high school basketball at Archbishop Mitty High School, where he won two state championships.

NBA Draft: The annual process by which NBA teams select eligible players from college and international leagues.
Slam Dunk Contest: An exhibition event during NBA All-Star Weekend where players compete with creative and athletic dunk performances.
Elite Eight: The quarterfinal stage of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, comprising the final eight teams.
Pac-12 Conference: A major collegiate athletic conference in the United States, known for its competitive basketball programs.