Sixers Veteran Showcases His New Jersey With Social Media Update
![Nov 4, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon (23) shoots the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaden Springer (11) in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports Nov 4, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon (23) shoots the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaden Springer (11) in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6737,h_3789,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_76ers/01j2xyxzv96nrqzk14e4.jpg)
One of the Philadelphia 76ers’ newest additions is looking forward to next season.
Recently, Eric Gordon officially changed his X profile to showcase his jersey for next season.
As expected, Gordon shows his followers he’ll be wearing No. 23 next season, last worn by the former undrafted rookie Terquavion Smith.
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/9YrXpx81eG
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) July 14, 2024
The 35-year-old wing enters the Sixers with hopes of maintaining the role of a rotational piece on a playoff-contending team.
In the past, Gordon has been linked as a potential trade prospect for the Sixers, as he has ties to the team’s President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey.
In 2016, Gordon signed a four-year deal to join the Houston Rockets. At the time, Morey was leader of Houston’s front office. Gordon remained with the Rockets beyond Morey’s departure.
In 2022-2023, Gordon’s tenure with the Rockets concluded officially. After a final 47 games in Houston, Gordon was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Following a 22-game run with the Clippers, Gordon was waived in the offseason.
Last summer, Gordon signed a two-year deal with the Phoenix Suns. He was a key roleplayer on a top-heavy Phoenix team with major championship aspirations. Unfortunately for them, it didn’t work out.
Gordon averaged 11 points while shooting 38 percent from three throughout the 2023-2024 NBA season. In the playoffs, he produced eight points per game while knocking down 41 percent of his threes.
While Gordon had a player option with the Suns for next season, he declined it and hit the open market. The Sixers presented a good opportunity for the sharpshooter to land on another playoff-ready team. Gordon seems to be excited about his next journey.
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