New York Knicks two-way forward OG Anunoby is showing incredible growth on offense. Last summer, he signed a hefty five-year, $212.5 million deal to stay with the Knicks, which many felt was overpaying considering he never made an All-Star team.
However, his impact has been nothing short of monumental this season and he is proving why he was worth the financial commitment. On Saturday night against the Utah Jazz, Anunoby had his best offensive performance of the season with a season-high 27 points and 7-of-12 from beyond the arc. He also had three steals and two blocks on the defensive side of the ball.
Anunoby has taken a huge leap in scoring this season. In November, he is averaging 20.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game on 51.8% shooting from the field and 42.9% from three. He has quickly become a key part of their offense and is a big reason why the Knicks are one of the highest scoring teams in the league.
Often, the players who contribute the most on offense will take a step back on defense. However, that hasn’t been the case with Anunoby, who is still making his mark on that end of the floor, averaging 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per game so far this season.