By CNN
—
Drew Gordon, a former NBA forward and the brother of Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon, has died, according to the team.
“The Denver Nuggets organization is devastated to learn about the tragic passing of Drew Gordon,” the team posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Drew was far too young to leave this world, but his legacy will forever live on through his three beautiful children and all of his loved ones,” the statement added.
A police spokesman confirmed that Gordon, who was involved in a two-vehicle injury crash in Clackamas County, Oregon, died at the scene on Thursday. The driver of the other vehicle and a passenger were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, the spokesman for Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office added.
CNN has reached out to Gordon’s agent for comment and Portland police for details about the car accident.
Gordon featured for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014-15 season, and he also played abroad in Lithuania with Rytas Vilnius and Poland with Enea Zastal BC Zielona Góra, where he was part of a team that won the Polish Championship.
The 76ers marked his passing in a post on X, writing: “We send our condolences to the Gordon family and their friends.”
Meanwhile, Rytas Vilnius posted in a statement on Facebook: “The world of basketball was shocked by sad news – our former player Drew Gordon died aged 33. Rest in peace, Drew.”
This story has been updated. CNN’s Martynas Ruseckas contributed reporting.
