I think he’s right insofar as Scottie would absolutely dominate in that type of role next to an MVP level player like Jokic. But that’s not to say his ceiling isn’t much higher
Massive_Secretary658
ultimate glue guys can be superstars too i guess
CazOnReddit
Before people start roasting, Aaron Gordon, some context:
* The interview in question doesn’t mention Scottie Barnes; it’s primarily focused on Gordon’s role on the Denver Nuggets * More specifically, the article highlights one of Aaron Gordon’s strengths and why he’s so effective on the Nuggets being his versatility in filling in whatever role the Nuggets ask of him * Twitter in general is not great for discourse about NBA players and especially for questions like the above; I think you could make a reasonable argument that Jokic is both a superstar and a “glue guy” who keeps the Nuggets offense clicking like no one else could * Nowhere in the article is there any slander, critique, etc. to suggest Scottie is going to top out as Aaron Gordon; I think even Nuggets fans would tell you they’d take Scottie Barnes over AG any day. * What is does say, indirectly, is that being able to play off of/with a star/another star is a skill; not every player can do that and that is in of itself a compliment to Scottie who I think we can all agree is very much a team-first player. Whether that star is RJ, IQ, Dick or someone else we draft or trade, it’s very important to have that skillset. Yes, even if Scottie develops into the 1A/1B, playing off of one’s costars is still a skill one should have on a true contender.
AG can’t handle or pass like SB. AG also can’t defend as well.
He wishes
jjkiller26
I imagine Aaron Gordon has a really high opinion of himself, so this is a compliment
Kingcanute99
I completely agree. I have thought of Bam Adebayo as the Scottie comp more than AG but yes – when he wins a title, SB will likely be the second best player on his team.
Genie456Meanies
He’s gonna be better ….. Yall tripping 😂
Just_Effort_8403
I dont get this aaron gordon comp. scotties already 2x player gordon ever was, nor does he really play like him. Gordon cant pass like scottie, is a worse shooter, worse on defense, and the main thing, he cant create his own offense. They play completely different roles on offense. Scotties a primary ball handler, he’s our first option. Gordons the 4th option who really benefits from having jokic and jamal Murray as his teammates. His main offense is cuts, and being left open due to jokic, Murray and mpj being too good to leave open, like a pick your poison type offense. Theyre way different players.
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I think he’s right insofar as Scottie would absolutely dominate in that type of role next to an MVP level player like Jokic. But that’s not to say his ceiling isn’t much higher
ultimate glue guys can be superstars too i guess
Before people start roasting, Aaron Gordon, some context:
* The interview in question doesn’t mention Scottie Barnes; it’s primarily focused on Gordon’s role on the Denver Nuggets
* More specifically, the article highlights one of Aaron Gordon’s strengths and why he’s so effective on the Nuggets being his versatility in filling in whatever role the Nuggets ask of him
* Twitter in general is not great for discourse about NBA players and especially for questions like the above; I think you could make a reasonable argument that Jokic is both a superstar and a “glue guy” who keeps the Nuggets offense clicking like no one else could
* Nowhere in the article is there any slander, critique, etc. to suggest Scottie is going to top out as Aaron Gordon; I think even Nuggets fans would tell you they’d take Scottie Barnes over AG any day.
* What is does say, indirectly, is that being able to play off of/with a star/another star is a skill; not every player can do that and that is in of itself a compliment to Scottie who I think we can all agree is very much a team-first player. Whether that star is RJ, IQ, Dick or someone else we draft or trade, it’s very important to have that skillset. Yes, even if Scottie develops into the 1A/1B, playing off of one’s costars is still a skill one should have on a true contender.
An aside but the article the interview is from is a really good read so give it one if you have some time: [https://www.theringer.com/nba/2024/5/14/24156480/aaron-gordon-denver-nuggets-nikola-jokic-nba-playoffs](https://www.theringer.com/nba/2024/5/14/24156480/aaron-gordon-denver-nuggets-nikola-jokic-nba-playoffs)
AG can’t handle or pass like SB. AG also can’t defend as well.
He wishes
I imagine Aaron Gordon has a really high opinion of himself, so this is a compliment
I completely agree. I have thought of Bam Adebayo as the Scottie comp more than AG but yes – when he wins a title, SB will likely be the second best player on his team.
He’s gonna be better ….. Yall tripping 😂
I dont get this aaron gordon comp. scotties already 2x player gordon ever was, nor does he really play like him. Gordon cant pass like scottie, is a worse shooter, worse on defense, and the main thing, he cant create his own offense. They play completely different roles on offense. Scotties a primary ball handler, he’s our first option. Gordons the 4th option who really benefits from having jokic and jamal Murray as his teammates. His main offense is cuts, and being left open due to jokic, Murray and mpj being too good to leave open, like a pick your poison type offense. Theyre way different players.