The 2022-23 Denver Nuggets as essential holiday dishes

Nov 25, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone (left) and center DeAndre Jordan react in the second half against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone (left) and center DeAndre Jordan react in the second half against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 09: Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 09, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 09: Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 09, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Aaron Gordon: Mac and Cheese

Aaron Gordon can add a little zest, spice, or hearty classic goodness to your Nuggets holiday meal. He is fancy and electric, dripping in style and swagger with his ability to dunk the ball and occasionally shoot the three.

Gordon runs the floor with the best of them and doesn’t shy away from a challenge defensively. He is bold and bright, just like macaroni and cheese. His style fits Jokic and Murray so well, you can tell the Nuggets took their time in crafting this roster.

Denver has improved by leaps and bounds defensively since adding Gordon to the spread, and things should only get better for him as opposing teams are forced to focus more on stopping the improving Jamal Murray. Gordon goes good with anything, and his energy fuels the Nuggets much like carbs would from a well-made mac and cheese.