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On receiving end of Nikola Jokic’s dimes, Aaron Gordon’s confidence is high: “I’ve got the best hands in the business”

How did Aaron Gordon get so good at reeling in Nikola Jokic’s unpredictable passes? It helps that his high school team was desperate to get him the ball but not always accurate in doing so.

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 8: Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to missing a couple put-back opportunities before teammate Nikola Jokic (15) converted against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 8: Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to missing a couple put-back opportunities before teammate Nikola Jokic (15) converted against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
A head shot of Colorado Avalanche hockey beat reporter Bennett Durando on October 17, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
By | bdurando@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Aaron Gordon was running a fade route, straight downfield, but the ball wasn't lofted up for him to chase. It was thrown on a line, about head height. As he turned to make a catch, multiple defenders were converging on the space between him and the trajectory of the ball.
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