Aaron Gordon gets energized when playing near his hometown, which was evident in the Nuggets' season opener against the Golden State.
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 was inspired by Oakland-style hip-hop, a subgenre that emerged in the '90s and was popular during his childhood in San Jose.
Author's summary: Aaron Gordon's scoring performance was fueled by his hometown's music.