Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon returned to practice on Sunday after sustaining lacerations to his face and right shooting hand when he was bitten by a family dog back on Christmas.
Gordon says that he feels like he will be ready to play on Monday when the Nuggets host the Charlotte Hornets.
“I love dogs. I grew up with dogs my whole life,” Gordon said, according to the Denver Post. “But because we’re on the road so much, my dad’s taking care of him, so I can’t really train him how I need him to be. … But I feel good. Everything is fine.”
Gordon was forced to miss two games due to the injury.
Gordon is averaging 13.6 points and 6.9 rebounds for the Nuggets this season.
