Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon dropped a legendary quote after throwing down an absurd 360 alley-oop dunk on Saturday.

Fifteen fourth-quarter points to pilot an epic comeback and set up the shot of Nikola Jokic’s life. A 38-point throwback to carry a short-handed team without Jokic, Jamal Murray or darn near anyone else. A bittersweet 50-piece. “I was just up there getting hyphy,” he said.

Despite scoring a career-high 50 points, Aaron Gordon was not in a celebratory mood after the Denver Nuggets lost 137-131 to the Golden State Warriors in overtime on Thursday.

Nuggets' Aaron Gordon sets franchise record in wild career night originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Aaron Gordon did what? For those who didn't stay up late for the Denver Nuggets ' overtime season opener against the Golden State Warriors, that's a totally fair reaction.

Nobody could have predicted what Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon would do in their season opener. Sure, the former fourth overall pick caught people’s attention when he shot a career-high 43.6% from 3 while taking 3.

The crowd erupted in cheers, reminiscent of playoff intensity, as the Nuggets' official social media quickly shared the highlight, praising Jokic as the "Joker" for setting up Gordon's incredible dunk.

Steph Curry heaps praise on Aaron Gordon’s after Thursday’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets.

"They're asking if I wanted the game ball, and no, I don't want the game ball," Gordon said after a 137-131 overtime loss to the Warriors.

Steph Curry scores 35 points in the Golden State Warriors’ 139-119 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at Moda Center. Steph Curry scores 35 points in Warriors' tough r