Aaron Gordon had a remarkable game near his hometown, scoring 50 points despite the Nuggets' season-opening overtime loss.
Man, the DJ was playing slaps, you know what I mean? So I'm vibing the whole game. He's playing the straight Bay that I grew up with. Just like hyphy music, you know what I mean?
Gordon's performance was inspired by the Oakland-style hip-hop, also known as hyphy music, which he grew up with in San Jose.
The Nuggets forward gets energized when he's near his hometown, and the familiar music seemed to bring out his best game.
Author's summary: Aaron Gordon scored 50 points inspired by hyphy music.