Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson paid tribute to former NBA player Drew Gordon, the older brother of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, upon his passing.

The 64-year-old posted his message on Sunday, June 2, on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

"Continued condolences and prayers for the Gordon family following the loss of son, brother, husband, father, teammate and friend to many, Drew Gordon. Drew is the older brother of Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon and a former professional basketball player himself," the Hall of Famer stated.

Gordon lost his life in a tragic car accident at the age of 33 last Thursday, May 30, in Clackamas County, Oregon, more than 10 miles southeast of downtown Portland.

He played college basketball for UCLA and New Mexico and had a brief stint in the NBA, playing nine games for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2014-15 season after going undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft.

The 6-foot-9 player had a storied overseas career, primarily in various European countries and a stint in Japan, before retiring in 2023.

Drew Gordon's car during the fatal accident

Gordon met his untimely demise while driving a Vanderhall Carmel, a three-wheeled autocycle, which crossed over the center line and collided with a pickup truck.

On the other hand, the driver and passenger of the pickup truck were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police reports indicate that impairment was not a factor in the accident.