Aaron Gordon gets energized when he's near his hometown, which was evident in his 50-point performance despite the Nuggets' season-opening loss.
Man, the DJ was playing slaps, you know what I mean? So I'm vibing the whole game. He's playing the straight Bay that I grew up with. Just like hyphy music, you know what I mean?
Gordon's performance is attributed to the music he grew up with, specifically Oakland-style hip-hop, which emerged in the '90s and spread across the Bay Area.
Author's summary: Aaron Gordon's performance is fueled by his hometown's music.