Aaron Gordon had a remarkable game despite the Nuggets' season-opening overtime loss, scoring 50 points.
According to Gordon, his exceptional performance is attributed to the music played during the game, which reminded him of his hometown.
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 is referring to Oakland-style hip-hop, a subgenre that emerged in the '90s and was popular in the Bay Area where he grew up in San Jose.
Author's summary: Aaron Gordon scores 50 points inspired by hometown music.