Drew Gordon, a former NBA player, died on Thursday night, according to reports. Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the story, reporting Gordon’s death in a car accident at the age of 33.

“Drew Gordon died in an automobile accident at the age of 33. Gordon appeared in nine games for the 76ers during the 2014-15 season and has played professionally in the United States and internationally while attending college at New Mexico and UCLA. Drew is the older brother of Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon. Charania tweeted, “RIP.”

Drew Gordon is the Brother of Aaron Gordon, the Star of the Nuggets

Gordon, a former collegiate basketball player at the University of New Mexico and UCLA, briefly played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA during the 2014-15 season. Gordon continued his professional career overseas after his tenure in the NBA, where he made a substantial impression in a variety of international leagues.

Fans and members of the media paid tribute to Gordon’s memory on social media, reflecting on his contributions to the sport and the influence he had on those who knew him. They also expressed their condolences.

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Drew Gordon is survived by his family and his younger sibling, Aaron Gordon, who is a forward for the Denver Nuggets. The basketball world mourns the passing of a gifted player whose career, despite being cut short, was characterized by a fervor for the game and a sense of determination.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Drew Gordon, Who Was Driving the Autocycle, Died at the Scene

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office provided details about the crash in a press release. “Shortly after 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Clackamas County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle injury crash involving a Vanderhall Carmel three-wheeled autocycle and a GMC Sierra pickup on S. Springwater Road near S. Stevens Road in unincorporated Clackamas County,” according to a release from the Sheriff’s Department.

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The driver of the Vanderhall, 33-year-old Drew E. Gordon of Oregon City, died on the spot. The driver of the GMC, 25-year-old Rodrigo Navarro Quintor of Oregon City, and a passenger were sent to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the release.

According to the Sheriff’s Department, Gordon crossed the middle line, causing the crash. “The Sheriff’s Office’s inter-agency Criminal Reconstruction and Forensic Technicians (CRAFT) team reacted to the incident. The preliminary investigation reveals that the Vanderhall crossed the middle line and crashed with the GMC. At this moment, impairment does not appear to be an issue. “The crash is still being investigated,” the announcement states.