Aaron Gordon gets energized when playing near his hometown, which was evident in the Nuggets' season-opening overtime loss.
Man, the DJ was playing slaps, you know what I mean? So I'm vibing the whole game. He's playing the straight Bay that I grew up with. Just like hyphy music, you know what I mean?
Gordon's performance is attributed to the Oakland-style hip-hop music played during the game, which reminded him of his youth in San Jose.
Author's summary: Aaron Gordon's 50-point game was inspired by his hometown music.