"[It represents] how wide I want the fans' eyes to be," Aaron Gordon told Fox Sports Florida's Ken Hornack after the first game of his rookie season, referring to his "00" jersey number with the Orlando Magic.
Those eyes are only going to grow wider if he follows in the footsteps of a certain four-time All-Star who now serves as a great model for this talented teenager's development.
Gordon has never been the most traditional top-level NBA prospect, relying more on his defensive chops and ability to shift from one position to another as he attempts to cement his lofty stock with the Magic. But his unorthodox nature doesn't prevent him from having role models in that all-important quest for legitimacy.
Throughout the history of this league, plenty of players have stood out for their versatility on the defensive end, the limited early nature of their jumpers at the beginning and their undying levels of energy. Still, Shawn Marion reigns supreme as the premier example of how Gordon can maximize his success.
Most famous for his time as a key player on the run-and-gun Phoenix Suns of the mid-2000s, ...
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Evolving in the Matrix: Aaron Gordon Should Follow the Shawn Marion Blueprint
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