NBC Bay Area confirmed that Gordon died in a car accident in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday.

Former NBA player Drew Gordon, the older brother of Denver Nuggets player Aaron Gordon, has passed away. He was 33.

“1990 — 2024 Drew Gordon,” the team posted on X on May 30. “The Denver Nuggets organization is devastated to learn about the tragic passing of Drew Gordon. Drew was far too young to leave this world, but his legacy will forever live on through his three beautiful children and all of his loved ones. Our hearts are with Aaron and the Gordon family during this extremely difficult time.”

NBC Bay Area confirmed that Gordon died in a car accident in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday.

A six-foot-nine forward from San Jose, California, Gordon had a brief NBA career, playing nine games for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2014-2015 season, averaging 1.9 points and two rebounds per game. He played at UCLA and the University of New Mexico but was not drafted after finishing his college career in 2012.

Besides his time with the 76ers, Gordon played in the G League and for multiple teams overseas, with stops in France, Italy, Russia, Japan, Ukraine, and Poland.

Gordon announced his retirement from professional basketball in 2023. “Thank you basketball for all that you have given me! I have given you my all over the years, I’m retiring on my jersey year,” he wrote on X. “Thank you to all the fans, friends and family that have supported me along my journey!! Next chapter it is! Goodbye 32 hello 33.”

Gordon is survived by his wife, Angela, and three children, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

Gordon’s brother, Aaron, won the NBA title with the Nuggets last season.