Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon opened up about his near-involvement with Team USA, revealing that Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr had approached him after a game in the Bay Area.

According to Gordon, Kerr asked if he wanted to play for the national team, but a follow-up call never came.

The 28-year-old admitted there was "a little salt" about being left out but shared his appreciation for the team's eventual success, saying: "Hey, we got gold."

Gordon also highlighted Nikola Jokic's standout performance against Team USA in international competition, expressing pride in his teammate.

"It was dope seeing Jok [Nikola Jokic] take them to the wire like that. It was like this dude on my team nearly washed up this cats" underscoring how impressed he was with Jokic's display.

Aaron Gordon also made it clear he's motivated to represent Team USA in the future.

He made it clear that he is focused on representing the country and is undeterred by any criticism or doubt from others. Gordon's determination reflects his commitment to making the roster and proving himself on the international stage.