NBA Player Aaron Gordon Playing on Campus
100 days well before the 2019 NBA Shenzhen Games, the vibe of the game has already spread across the campus of CUHK-Shenzhen, where Aaron Gordon, NBA star player for the Orlando Magic, just made a visit on July 4th.
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Aaron?Addison?Gordon, born?on September?16,?1995,?is an?American?professional?basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the NBA. He mainly serves as a power forward/small forward in the team. Known for his jaw-dropping dunks and relentless hustle, he was once named USA Basketball Male Athlete of the year and the MVP of McDonald's All-American Game in 2013 and was thus picked into the NIT All-Tournament team. After entering the NBA through the draft in 2014, Gordon has been playing for the Magic.
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On July 4th, welcomed by rounds of applause and cheers from the enthusiastic students, Gordon walked briskly into the stadium of the CUHK-Shenzhen. He shared some tips for playing basketball like a pro with the students and played crazy hoops with a student named Yi Hongpeng, who stood out among the four contestants and won the opportunity to compete with the NBA star player.
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During the event, fans sat around in a circle and talked with Gordon about his professional career and his experiences.
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"It is basketball that brought me here. Playing basketball becomes a part of my life. This process is bittersweet, mixed with tears and pain and love and joy.” Said him.
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When asked about his trip to China, Gordon gave it high evaluations.
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"I have been to Shanghai, Hong Kong and many Chinese cities. I like China as well as the food here. I especially like dim sum."
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Photographer: Chen Ming?
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