Aaron Gordon is away from the Nuggets after being bitten by a dog

This past Monday, the 25th, something quite unusual happened to the team’s pivot forward. Denver Nuggets, Aaron Gordonended up being bitten by a dog and presented lacerations on his face and throwing hand, causing him to miss the franchise. Colorado for a few games to recover.

According to the journalist Shams Charania, from “The Athletic”, the athlete received a total of 21 stitches to treat the injured areas. Last Wednesday, the 27th, the team published a statement on social media saying that Gordon is in “good condition” and that he will be away during his recovery, with no set return date. Hours before the incident, the pivot had entered the court for the Nuggets in front of Golden State Warriorsfor the round of Christmas from the NBA.

On that occasion, Gordon left the court with 16 points and ten rebounds scored to help the team win 1120-114 against the franchise from California. This season, the forward averages 13.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 28 games played. With the player out, Denver returns to the courts this Thursday, 28th, facing the Memphis Grizzliesat Ball Arena.

“He’s hanging in there. Obviously, it’s a very traumatizing experience, but the main thing I told him was to take care of himself for as long as he needs. We are a family, so it can be in wins, losses and when people go through difficult times like he is now.”explained the Denver Nuggets coach, Mike Malone. “We support him, we love him and we are here for him. So, whenever he comes back, we will be here with open arms. I told the other players to get in touch with him, so he never feels like he’s alone on an island.”he completed.