The Washington Wizards thought they had a driving layup attempt in the bag — only Aaron Gordon had other ideas. Deni Avdija looks like he has a clear path to the rim against the Denver Nuggets, that is until Gordon springs from behind to deny the attempt with a clean block off the glass. The Denver forward played with swagger on both ends of the court, producing 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists in his squad’s 141-128 victory on December 14, 2022.

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Aaron Gordon shadows driver for swat off the glass

A bucket’s a bucket! Generational Orlando Magic dunker Aaron Gordon takes off for a massive slam from outside the restricted area, bodies Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and still gets the hoop to stick on January 11, 2021.

Aaron Gordon soars through the paint for dunk over charge attempt

Orlando Magic forward and slam dunk aficionado Aaron Gordon takes off for the big-time slam against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 15, 2020.

Aaron Gordon throws down hammer through contact vs. Lakers

Denver Nuggets high-flyer Aaron Gordon has become one of the NBA’s steadier wings, proving to be too quick for forwards and too strong for guards. Against the Portland Trail Blazers, Gordon puts both his speed and strength on display, using an explosive first step off of an entry pass to rise up for a gravity-defying slam. Gordon chipped in 11 points, three rebounds and three assists on November 23, 2021.

Aaron Gordon spins baseline, avoids challenger at the rim for slam

An awesome alley-oop slam! Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon shows off some serious high-flying skills by catching the pretty lob from teammate Cole Anthony and hammering home a ferocious right-handed slam against the Miami Heat on December 23, 2020. Gordon poured in 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the win for the Orlando Magic.

Aaron Gordon runs the floor and throws down transition lob

When Aaron Gordon is filling the lane on the break, it’s a safe bet that something spectacular is about to occur. In transition against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Denver Nuggets forward confidently calls for the lob, then leaps up for an incredible two-handed reverse flush that only he could make look so effortless. Gordon finished with 24 points, five rebounds and three assists in the April 1, 2022 matchup.

Aaron Gordon soars from hashmarks to throw down 180-degree alley-oop

Aaron Gordon is a supreme dunking talent, and he’ll jump at any chance to remind his opponents of just that. The Denver Nuggets forward follows a loose ball as it’s tipped to him by teammate Facundo Campazzo, collects the rock and gets up for a flashy and powerful windmill slam. Gordon had 16 points in a win over the Washington Wizards on December 13, 2021.

Aaron Gordon makes windmill look easy in transition

If there’s an opportunity to throw down a lob against an unsuspecting defense, you know Aaron Gordon is going to find it. The high-flying Denver Nuggets forward runs right around the Phoenix Suns defense as teammate Nikola Jokic sets up the offense, then heads straight to the paint to punctuate a massive alley-oop in Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup on June 9, 2021.

Aaron Gordon sneaks past defense for long-distance lob in 2021 Playoffs

Just what the league needed: another elite finisher for Nikola Jokic to target. Mid-season Denver Nuggets trade acquisition Aaron Gordon heads back door in a matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, catches a well-placed entry pass from his new teammate, then leaps up from under the rim for a two-handed slam on March 28, 2021.

Aaron Gordon cuts backdoor to corral pass and throw down slam

Aaron Gordon’s been training at high altitude his entire life. The Denver Nuggets trade acquisition cuts into the paint to connect with teammate Nikola Jokic, then leaps up and rotates mid-air for a reverse slam against the Orlando Magic on April 4, 2021.

Aaron Gordon sneaks into position for reverse slam under the hoop

When the roll man finds his opening, you better get ready to feed him! Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon seizes his opportunity, rises above the Washington Wizards defense and puts the finishing touch on an easy alley-oop from teammate Markelle Fultz. The Orlando Magic cruised to an early victory on December 26, 2020.

Aaron Gordon rolls to the hoop to convert alley-oop

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