Aaron Gordon has taken a noticeable step backward for the Denver Nuggets, and the biggest problem might not be on the offensive end. While Gordon is still providing solid contributions offensively, his defensive impact has seemingly disappeared. He isn't forcing enough turnovers, creating enough havoc, or making opposing ball-handlers uncomfortable. For a player who has traditionally been one of Denver's most important defensive weapons, that decline is becoming a major problem. Can Aaron Gordon get back to being the disruptive defender the Nuggets desperately need?

The biggest concern with Gordon is how comfortable opposing players have become when attacking him. His ability to disrupt offenses, pressure ball-handlers, and create turnovers was a huge part of what made Denver so dangerous during its championship run. Without that defensive intensity, the Nuggets are losing one of the things that made their roster so difficult to play against. I break down why Aaron Gordon's defensive decline is becoming such a problem, how it's impacting the entire Denver roster, and what needs to change if the Nuggets want to get back on track. Can Gordon rediscover his defensive identity?

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