As per the current NBA playoff scheduling, only the fittest roster could survive the hectic schedule. And if you’re Aaron Gordon, you can play with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, too.
Recently, during the unforgettable Game 7 showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder, things were not easy.
Just days before the game, there was serious doubt about whether Gordon could even play with a painful Grade 2 hamstring strain. But true to the spirit of the Nuggets, Gordon decided to take the court.
He stepped up instead of waving the white flag, proving once again that this team’s heart runs deep.
Aaron Gordon giving it his all in Game 7 with a grade 2 hamstring strain 😳 pic.twitter.com/d1h626Nmef
— ESPN (@espn) May 18, 2025
Even though he was clearly moving gingerly, Gordon held his own during the game. He put up eight points and grabbed eight rebounds by halftime, stepping up as a key player for the Nuggets despite not being anywhere close to 100%.
However, Denver fans on social media were all in joy with his mindset. In a recent post on the internet, fans showered praise on Gordon.
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NBA Fans Praise Aaron Gordon For His Grit
There was a lot of buzz around the league’s playoff scheduling, and Aaron Gordon came just as close to missing a major part with his injury. However, he remained iron-willed and did his best for the team.
Fans on social media are loving his grit.
“Playoff mentality,” a fan commented.
Playoff mentality.
— jamiestayready99 (@jjamiemosley961) May 18, 2025
“My king Steph Curry couldn’t even play on a grade 1 sprain,” another one wrote.
My king Steph Curry couldn’t even play on a grade 1 sprain
— joey tha demon (@joeythademon1) May 18, 2025
“He’s a dawg,” a third one added.
He’s a dawg
— HeatHound (@PureHeatles) May 18, 2025
“Respect for that guys heart,” another comment read.
Respect 🫡 for that guys heart.
— joey. (@JoeyS54018) May 18, 2025
“AG built different. Wow,” a fan added.
AG built different. Wow.
— VFAM (@vfam_meta) May 18, 2025
Now that the Nuggets can rest for some time, Gordon could too.
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