DENVER — Nuggets Nation is pumped for the group to make one other run on the championship this 12 months.
On Wednesday night time, tons of of followers obtained the chance to fulfill a kind of champs — Nuggets ahead Aaron Gordon.
Gordon stopped by Mike’s Stadium Sportscards in Aurora for a meet-and-greet and autograph signing. A whole bunch of loyal followers waited in line for hours for the prospect to fulfill him.
Denver7 caught up with followers who mentioned the wait was properly value it.
“I am slightly starstruck — I am shaking, I am nervous,” mentioned fan Katie Vasconcelos. “Favourite Nugget of all time. I am tremendous pumped.”
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“It was so cool assembly Aaron Gordon,” mentioned fan Annie Atencio. “He’s such a cool man and my favourite Nugget.”
Mike Fruitman, proprietor of Mike’s Stadium Sportscard, additionally took a second to thank Gordon for paying a go to to his retailer.
“It is unimaginable — we have now a world champion within the store tonight. He’s nice for the neighborhood. Seeing him work together with followers is unimaginable,” he mentioned. “I walked outdoors and apologized for Aaron being so good, the road wasn’t shifting in a short time. I mentioned, ‘Look, I apologize however you are gonna love assembly him trigger he’s gonna spend time assembly you.'”
It wasn’t simply particular for the followers, however Gordon mentioned it was significant for him as properly.
“Wonderful, guys, gals, it means the world to me,” Gordon mentioned. “It makes me need to proceed to work so onerous. It is so humbling. I’m very honored. Nuggets followers are high tier. Huge shout out to Mike’s. Thanks guys for placing this collectively. Be sure you come out and get your memorabilia.”
‘It means the world to me’: Aaron Gordon thanks Nuggets Nation throughout Aurora meet-and-greet
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