Aaron Gordon On Winning The Championship, Living Life To The Fullest, And The Ups/Downs Of NBA Life
Nov 28, 2023
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NBA player Aaron Gordon discusses winning the championship and moving to a new team. They also talk about the impact of social media and finding balance. They emphasize the importance of living life to the fullest through hobbies and traveling. The podcast concludes with a discussion on future plans and acquiring new skills.
Playing in Denver provided better spacing on the floor, making the team feel unstoppable.
Transitioning from main scorer in Orlando to filling a role in Denver was smooth due to unselfishness and skill of teammates.
Deep dives
Difference in Playing in Orlando and Denver
Playing in Denver provided a different experience for the speaker compared to Orlando. The spacing on the floor was better, allowing for easy lobs and back cuts. Playing alongside Jamal and Joker made the team feel unstoppable.
Transition from Being the Man to Filling a Role
The speaker did not find it difficult to transition from being the main scorer in Orlando to filling a role in Denver. They enjoyed playing as a dunker and being able to fill in the gaps in the team's gameplay. The unselfishness and skill of their teammates made the transition smooth.
The Difference in Winning and Losing Culture
In Orlando, the speaker experienced instability with frequent changes in coaches and GMs. The lack of stability made it challenging to lead the team in the right direction. In contrast, being on a winning team in Denver created a positive culture with stability and a focus on winning.
Dealing with Criticism and Praise
The speaker stays off of Instagram to avoid the negative and positive feedback from strangers. They believe that too much of either can be detrimental and distracting. They prefer to focus on internal work, such as reading, writing, prayer, and meditation, to maintain balance.
Tune in to listen to Michael sit down with Aaron as they discuss a range of topics from winning last years NBA finals to what their purpose is outside of basketball.