OG Anunoby is a British basketball player who plays at the small forward/shooting guard position for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Anunoby's family moved to Jefferson City, Missouri, from London when he was four years old. He began his basketball career at Jefferson City High School, where he earned three-star status. After high school, Anunoby played for Indiana University, where he demonstrated his two-way talent from 2015 to 2017.
OG Anunoby was drafted by the Toronto Raptors with the 23rd overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. According to reports, in 67 games for the Raptors in 2022-23, Anunoby averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.9 steals (a league high). In 2023, the London-native was named in the NBA All-Defensive Second Team and as the NBA steals leader.
OG Anunoby NBA Finals Appearances
OG Anunoby has been to the NBA Finals one time, coming out victorious on that occasion, NBA's official website as of May 2025. Anunoby did not play in any game in the NBA Finals against the Warriors. However, the Raptors won four games out of the six, scoring over 100 points in each match. The Raptors bested the Golden State Warriors in a 4-2 win.
What years did OG Anunoby go to the NBA Finals?
OG Anunoby made it to the NBA finals in the 2019 playoffs with the Toronto Raptors. Despite suffering an emergency appendectomy, due to which he missed the playoff games, Anunoby became the first British player to win an NBA championship. During the games, he would dress up in the uniform and sit on the bench, showcasing his support for the team, per the NBA.
OG Anunoby Conference finals appearances
OG Anunoby has played on two teams that advanced to the conference finals. Even though Anunoby couldn't play due to injury, he remained with the Raptors in 2019, who went on to defeat the Bucks 4-2. The 2025 Conference Finals feature Anunoby with the Knicks against his former team, the Indiana Pacers.
FAQs on OG Anunoby
A. OG Anunoby is 27 years old, as of May 2025.
A. OG Anunoby plays as a small forward or a shooting guard.
A. OG Anunoby is 6 ft 7 in tall.
A. OG Anunoby’s father Ogugua Sr. was a professor of business and finance at Lincoln University.
