Mar 19, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) drives the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) in the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Out of the three “core players” of the Rob Hennigan era of Nikola Vucevic, Evan Fournier and Aaron Gordon, Gordon had the most disappointing time with the Orlando Magic.
Whether it was his exit or never becoming the star Orlando needed, Gordon left a sour taste in fans’ mouths. His jaw-dropping athleticism and talent never seemed to crystalize or coalesce in a way that propelled him or his team forward.