Knicks Coach Mike Brown Expects Big Things Defensively From OG Anunoby

Knicks’ OG Anunoby still pining for long-awaited accolade — despite knowing the obstacles

OG Anunoby’s personal goals for next season are familiar but elusive. “Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Defense,” Anunoby said in his first interview of training camp. “Those are always my goals.”

Knicks coach Mike Brown expects big things defensively from OG Anunoby

"First-team All-Defense," Knicks coach Mike Brown said of OG Anunoby. "He is more than capable. Really it's up to him."

Knicks Notes: Robinson, McBride, Brown, Anunoby

As he enters the final year of his contract, which will pay him a little under $13MM, Knicks center Mitchell Robinson says he doesn’t care if he starts or not in 2025/26, writes Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News. “Nah. It don’t matter to me at all,” Robinson said on Thursday. “I started before. I came off the bench before. I did great in both. So it’s whatever.” As Winfield notes, Robinson saw his role reduced after finally returning …

Knicks’ Mike Brown speaks highly of OG Anunoby’s capabilities

Jan 15, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) catches a pass in front of Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby is one of the top defensive players in the league, but he hasn’t always gotten the proper recognition for it. Since coming over to the Knicks, he has changed their …