Aaron Gordon: Nuggets 'Got Better' After Adding Russell Westbrook, Dario Šarić

Following major offseason moves, including the acquisition of 17-year veteran Russell Westbrook and former Golden State Warrior Dario Šarić, Aaron Gordon believes the Denver Nuggets have made significant improvements.

"Love them. Love 'em. Love 'em. Love 'em. We got better," Gordon told Nuggets.com's Matt Brooks. "I hate losing [Kentavious Caldwell-Pope] and Jeff Green, but I like our additions."

After two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, Westbrook is expected to serve as the backup point guard behind seventh-year Nugget Jamal Murray, while Šarić is projected to back up Jokic at center.

Westbrook appeared in just 89 total games over the last two seasons with the Clippers, averaging 24 minutes and 12.2 points per game. Last season with Golden State, Šarić averaged eight points and 4.4 rebounds with the Warriors as the backup center to Kevon Looney.

Gordon is set to enter his 11th NBA season, his fifth with the Nuggets, and has come a long way since being the No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft with the Orlando Magic.

The 29-year-old, who won an NBA Championship with the Nuggets, is now focused on helping Denver return to the Finals following their 2023 appearance, especially after the team's significant offseason moves.

The fresh-looking Denver Nuggets open their regular season on Oct. 24 against the Oklahoma City Thunder at home.