Two days ago, OG Anunoby opted out of the final year of his existing deal with the New York Knicks. However, the team swiftly moved to retain their star player, agreeing to a five-year, $212.5 million deal on Wednesday after his initial bidding price came into the spotlight. This massive contract left another Knicks star, Jalen Brunson, stunned.
Brunson couldn’t hide his surprise, so he took to social media to share a lighthearted reaction with Knicks fans. “OG, CAN I HOLD A DOLLAR!!!!!!!!” he posted on X.
The new deal shattered previous Knicks records for total sum and average salary, previously held by Carmelo Anthony and Julius Randle. This significant move came just a day after the Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.
OG Anunoby’s 2023–24 Season Stats
OG Anunoby’s recent blockbuster deal with the New York Knicks is a fitting reward for his stellar performance during the 2023–24 season. The Knicks boasted an impressive 20-3 record with Anunoby in the lineup during the regular season.
In 23 games with the Knicks during the 2023–24 NBA regular season, Anunoby averaged 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks. He also shot an efficient 48.8 percent from the field.
Anunoby’s impact extended into the 2024 playoffs, where he played a vital role in defeating the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks were leading 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers when Anunoby had to miss four games due to a hamstring injury.
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Over his career, the Knicks star has played in 418 games, averaging 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.3 steals.
