Ben Gordon: How Did His NBA Career SUDDENLY Die? 

I do realize that Bogans was a great defender, but that 2011 Bulls team had a great defense mainly due to a team effort. Gordon would've been way better as their starting SG, as their offense was the thing that let them down in the ECF Anyway, next video will be a story video about a young player who's on the Bulls right now! Instagram: @Andy93y Twitter: @AndyHoopsYT

C - Ben Wallace PF - Luol Deng SF - Andrea Nocioni SG - Ben Gordon PG - Kirk Hinrich I kinda miss them all.

At the same time had Gordon stayed, Rose wouldn't have had to carry that heavy load that eventually led to his ACL injury.

he was a very clutch player, him and hinrich did they thang

Having Gordon may have helped D. Rose's knees as well.

Hinrich was also 🔥🔥🔥 back then

Ben Gordon was apart those scrappy Bulls teams (2005-08) that battled the top teams and gave them a run for their money most nights. Still unbelievable that they were able to sweep Miami in '07 practically the same team the won the title the prior season. What could've been if he hadn't bounced *sigh*

People talk about Boston was missing KG but nobody mentions that the Bulls were missing their best two-way player/best defender in Loul Deng.

He was the reason the series was close. That man was MURDERING my celtics. Game 2 dude. That guy couldn’t miss. And the crazy game tying three in game 4. It’s sad to see him suddenly out of the picture

That’s my boy went to Mount Vernon high school with him he was a beast in New York

He was a beast at 2k13, I always gave him the ball and he would sink it everytime

rip to his career

He made 2 9/9 3pts game in his career, he was crazy player

I guess greed is what destroys peoples career.

This is one of the greatest series in playoff history. From any sport.

Dudes high arc'ing shot was so nice.

Don't let this distract you from the fact that ray Allen can still dunk

I couldn't be the only one that thought Ben should of won the rookie of the year

Ben gordon Mt vernons finest still a Legend at the high school.

Gordon stays = less pressure on Rose output and body = Rose doesn't get injured = Bulls beat Heat to advance to finals = no championships for Lebron....mind blown hahaha ;)

Love these videos. Wanna throw out a suggestion for the next one. What the hell happened to Hedo Torkoglu? Besides that man keep it up. Underrated channel you got here

Thanks Andie for the throwback!! Ive been prayong for months for someone to make a video on this.. that 1st round series was insane!! Literally carried the Bulls, that was a time when they started to look really scary with the potential Rose had.

this is spooky cuz I was literally just thinking about him and how he disappeared just the other day

Love these videos Andy. Love hearing about these forgotten players. Great job!

PLEASE DO MICHAEL REDD!!!! NOBODY HAS DONE A VIDEO ON HIM AND ITS SAD

Ben Gordon was one of my favorite players during the run the Bulls had for a few years. Looking at the extension offer by the Bulls, I think it should've been more in the 5/70 mil range. Obviously Gordon felt the same as that was the reason he left. It's sad as a fan of his how his career ended up, but he'll forever be in the history books for that 9/9 3pt made game.

Thank you for this video, Gordon is overlooked by a lot of people

Here's a suggestion. What happened to emeka okafor? Dude had a dominant rookie season and then just disappeared.

He was amazing with the Bulls dont act like he only did it for s season. Put some respect on his name. Once he left Chicago the career died. Some people fit one city or one team great

The bulls would have had one of the nicer back courts in the east of he had stayed in Chicago

I've been looking for this video forever! Thank you so much!

In that 2009 playoff series against Boston he strained his hamstring really badly in game 3, he played on and was amazing but he wasn’t the same guy. From what I remember the bulls lowballed him with 48.5 mill for 5 years not 58.5 and he balked at it but right before the season he wanted to sign it and the bulls pulled the offer.

Sheet if gordon was still on the bulls then maybe rose's knees would be intact

Been a BG7 fan since his UCONN days. BG7 didn't play around much with NBA politics and that's not marketable. I for one used to notice KH12 not passing him the ball on multiple wide-open possessions. They kinda held him back like they tried to do with Jimmy. Tried to make him take the backseat to Deng, who in my opinion, was not even as effective as Gordon. There was a reason they kept forcing him into the lineup. He had Ginobili's attitude when it came to sacrificing for the team, he never once complained about the 6th man role. All in all, the team was never built for BG7 in the first place and in each team he played for afterwards, he had games 9-10 three's made, only to be benched for what I believe were non-basketball reasons at every turn. I still don't see why the organization chose Deng over BG7... same way I don't see how they chose Mirotic over Butler. I guess that international market is more important than actually winning. I mean, United Center still selling out, right?

Bro you are hands down the best NBA channel on RU-vid. I can't stop watching them. And I pride myself on my NBA knowledge but im still always learning something new. A++++ On the channel bro

Another great video Andy! I'm really impressed by the way you make the person who watches your videos keep interested in your subjects. Keep doing your thing and i'm sure that one day your name will be up there along with the NBA's greatest RU-vidrs.

Im early, RIP Ben Gordon

BG is one of the most skilled scoring guards I have ever seen. He has a counter-move for every defensive check. If he were 6'7 he would give Kobe a run for his money.

5yr $60 mill......I'm good. And on a side note, man that's some sad background music.

Great Vid Andy!

Read his Player Tribune article; the Bulls were one of my favorite teams in the Baby Bulls era

Gordon had to go because I live in Chicago... I used to watch games and see obvious times Gordon would avoid passing to Rose. The reason keeping him was not worth whatever chemistry issues is how inconsistent he was. He could drop 40 one night and 6 the next.

Thanks for my request ! You da best .

Great video man 👍👍👍👍

5 years for 55-60 millions, and he came off the bench? At that time it was starter money, of you being the guy.

Don’t discredit Ben Gordon he’s a legend where I’m from 💯

I definitely remember how good he was back in the Chicago days. Always wondered what happened to Gordon. Now I have a better idea. Thanks.

good Topic & Video man

"0 Assists (LOL)" that killed me. 💀

There is this one forgotten LEGEND...his name is AndyHoops...he is a great RU-vidr...but he is forgotten because of people like Jimmy, mike Korzemba and others...if they wouldn't make videos he could have gotten more attention but...god isn't always nice

Great video, thank you for reminding us about how good Gordon was!

Ben Gordon man! He used to kill my Knicks back in the mid to late 2000's. Always had respect for his game back then and especially his shot. It's unfortunate how things turned out for his career after his Bulls days. Great video.

Actually the bulls started winning after they draft Kurt Hinrich.

GREED IS ONE OF THE DEADLY SINS

great vid. i often wondered what happened to his game after leaving the bulls.

Ben was my favorite Bull on the team during that time. That 1st round series was ridiculous.

Mount Vernon stand up!

Don’t let this distract you from the fact that ray liotta quit smoking cigarettes 🚬 using Chantix

Your Audio is amazing

Good work, man!Totally forgot about Bogans...Peace!..

didn't mention that he played at Eurobasket 2017 for GB

Who’s here after reading that amazing article?

Nice video man

Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

He should get signed by the Bulls and be a helping veteran to Zach Lavine

Theres a possibility that if he stayed, D rose would never have been injured...butterfly effect

Man I miss those times. Heinrich, Gordon, and Noah brought me back to watching Chicago again. Years after Jordan were ruff and I couldn't watch, but these guys brought me back. Now after the Butler trade I've deleted my apps and bulls schedules. I'll await the next superhero. Great vid btw!!

I always remember that series, bg n ray duel just unbelievable.

He def made the wrong decision going to Detroit

I want to make a different all time Bulls team on 2k Chandler and Noah Rodman and Brand Pippen, Deng, Butler Jordan, Gordon Rose, Hinrich Kukoc Grant Gillmore

Great facts ... Good history .. the Funky/Spooky Music kept me on edge of my Seat also!

Great video. I've been wondering for years what happened to this dude, Gordon .

great video.. still wondering why he would leave Bulls for the exact same offer Detroit made. not smart at all

Just because you weren't paying attention doesn't mean they fell off

I love your channel my guy.. that is all

Great content

Rashad Phillips, Willie Mitchell , Maurice Taylor, Isaiah Rider, Harold Miner, Desmond Mason , Michael Redd, Tamir Goodman, Renardo Sidney , Dajuan Wagner,

Ben Gordon should have stayed in Chicago.

it was really good see this group came back together in Bulls game staduam 11/20/2019

Thanks. I actually was thinking about Ben Gordon while seeing the resurgence of DRose with the TWolves.

Ben Gordon went to my high school no lie

How about rashard lewis?

Great video

Man 2000s were a weird period of volume scorers with no D and defensive juggernauts that had like 80 point games every night.

"Lucky"

he legit got robbed of ROY by that bum Okafor lol

What should be mentioned: the Bulls had a 2-15 record to start the 04-05 season, making their playoff push very impressive.

I remember he had to compete with Deng for a big contract. I miss the days of the 07 Bulls. It was fun to watch a group of good players at every position vs a team with a superstar or 2 struggle to win.

Ben Jordan

Bogans was a LOCKDOWN defender and hit his threes. With ben gordon and rose in the backcourt the defense which was number one in the nba that year would have taken a hit

It's like you keep a piece of our childhoods alive with these

I remember Ben Gordon, I was there for one of those games, the one where him and Allen were in a shoot out...insanity

HE BECAME VEGAN AND THATS HOW YOUR NBA CAREER DIES

The bulls should have paid him more i think he was worth it

Great video man! As a bulls fan, slways kinda wondered what could have been with ben gordon. On your last point, i kinda think thibedeau would have hated Gordon due to lack of defense

Ill why when you put the "What If" scenario at the end. I was thinking Mike Korezemba doing this What If

Lol "got lucky" someone doesn't know Chicago politics

I love your videos, sadly you won't pin or reply or heart ❤️ 😭😭😭

Still have my ben gordon jersey from when i was a kid. He was so fun to watch.

I played against benji in high school. And he was off the charts. Scored what felt like a million points