After Being Bitten By Family Dog, Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon Out Indefinitely

The 28-year-old basketball player has suffered lacerations to his face and shooting hand.

The Denver Nuggets stated that Aaron Gordon would be out indefinitely, after being bitten by a dog on Christmas.

According to NBA.com, the 28-year-old forward suffered lacerations to his face and shooting hand after from the attack. The Nuggets said that Gordon is in good condition but will remain away from the team while he recovers from the injury.

Injury Update:

Aaron Gordon suffered lacerations to his face and hand resulting from a dog bite on December 25th. Aaron is in good condition and will remain away from the team while he recovers.

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Although no details were released beyond that, he did play in the Christmas Day game that the team played against the Golden State Warriors. He helped the Nuggets win the game, 120-114, after scoring 16 points, pulling down ten rebounds, and dishing out three assists.

ESPN reported that Gordon required 21 stitches after the dog attack.

Nuggets coach Michael Malone discussed the team having his back while he recovers from the dog bites.

“He’s hanging in there. Obviously, a very traumatic experience, and the most important thing I told him is that you take as much time as you need. We’re a family — wins, losses, and when people go through tough times like Aaron’s going through right now.”

“We have his back. We love him. We’re here for him. So whenever he’s able to come back, we’re going to open our arms up and embrace him. I told all the guys to make sure they’re reaching out to him, to make sure he’s never feeling like he’s on an island.”

Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds for the Nuggets, who currently have a 22-10 record.