Aaron Gordon (born September 16, 1995) is an American professional basketball player renowned for his athleticism, currently playing for the Denver Nuggets. He excelled early, leading Archbishop Mitty High School to two state championships and earning California Mr. Basketball in both his junior and senior years before a standout college season with the Arizona Wildcats, where they won the Pac-12 title and reached the 2014 NCAA Elite Eight.

Gordon was selected fourth overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2014 NBA draft and gained significant fame as a two-time runner-up in the thrilling NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2016 and 2020. After being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2021, he achieved his biggest career success, playing an integral role in the team's historic 2023 NBA championship victory.