Drew Edward Gordon (born July 12, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League. Standing at 6 ft. 9 in, he plays the power forward position. He is the older brother of Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon.
Aaron Addison Gordon (born September 16, 1995) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Drew and Aaron’s sister, Elise, played collegiately for the Harvard women’s basketball team. She currently graduated and is pursuing her career in joint MBA and Law program. (According to her mother, Shelly)
Drew, Aaron and Elise are children of former San Diego State basketball star Ed Gordon and Shelly Gordon.
The Gordons have been Dr. Kanel’ patients for 10+ years, and throughout all this time his care, expertise, amazing surgical techniques and exceptional knowledge of sports medicine helped Drew, Aaron and Elise recover from the orthopedic injuries as quick as possible, and exceed in their athletic careers.
According to their mother, Shelly Gordon: Drew had a meniscus tear and Aaron had an ACL tear that Dr. Kanel operated on.
“Aaron injured himself coming with all force from a very tall (for an eleven year old) jump. When Dr. Kanel first saw Aaron, he said: ‘These are the longest leg bones of an eleven year old I’ve ever seen.’ We remember this moment with a smile till this day,” Mrs. Gordon said.
“Thanks to Dr. Kanel’s preventative care and excellent rehab techniques, Elise has never had any surgeries,” Shelly Gordon says.
When asked about how did her children recover from the difficult injuries, and were able to exceed in their professional careers, Shelly laughs: “Good doctors, good rehab team, and intensity of the rehab program” all helped her older sons recover and get back in the game. She also mentioned that there is a tremendous difference in how children and adults recover from the same injuries.
Having a great physical trainer team that has experience in rehab of the world-class athletes is essential, but what is also important is following the protocols of a knowledgeable physician, like Dr. Kanel. The physician has to understand the importance of momentum, and do everything to help the athlete get back in the game as quickly as they can, as well as prevent any future reoccurring injuries. Dr. Kanel was able to provide exceptional care in all the essential aspects.
The Gordons entrusted Dr. Kanel to take care of their children, due to his
“Amazing surgery techniques and exceptional knowledge in sports medicine, truthful nature, ability to lay out all the alternatives, and be straight forward about the upcoming procedures. Mrs. Gordon said that she always felt that Dr. Kanel “had a personal interest in our kids.”