Why OG Anunoby changes the Knicks

Does OG Anunoby make the Knicks a contender in the East? Why have they been so successful since his trade? This detailed film breakdown examines the New York Knicks new forward, his defensive versatility, guarding 1 through 5 and more.
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  • @roebuck1111
    @roebuck11114 ай бұрын

    0:10 "Allowing just 100 points per possession". Well that's gotta be some kind of record lol

  • @bulletproofbasketball7739

    @bulletproofbasketball7739

    4 ай бұрын

    JUST!! crazy!

  • @veebsCS

    @veebsCS

    4 ай бұрын

    I heard that too, but I think he meant defensive efficiency, or points per 100 possessions (which 100 points per 100 possessions is a stellar defensive rating)

  • @Florian-yk8vg

    @Florian-yk8vg

    4 ай бұрын

    @@veebsCS ofc, we all know what he meant. its still funny

  • @kevindevlieger300

    @kevindevlieger300

    4 ай бұрын

    @Aldijan3r Bro, if you want to go to paradise take an airplane to Bali.

  • @87mjung
    @87mjung4 ай бұрын

    OG's issue has always been his durability, never being able to consistently play for extended periods of time without getting hurt. Glad to see he's getting his recognition. It's not surprise to long time Raps fans.

  • @hmohngcheelee7549

    @hmohngcheelee7549

    4 ай бұрын

    Sucks we gave him away, but I like that we got IQ and RJ

  • @RamonAcosta191

    @RamonAcosta191

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@hmohngcheelee7549 As a Knicks fan since 1984. I am delighted to have OG. I do love IQ and RJ. It's a Win/Win trade!

  • @ototo7

    @ototo7

    4 ай бұрын

    This isn’t true lol. One of the years the raptors were tanking in Tampa, the other year the raptors had multiple Covid outbreaks and were super precautious. On top of that they didn’t have a center along with no bench so he litterally got ran into the ground. Remember the same thing happened to Fred

  • @bobbyjankins3796

    @bobbyjankins3796

    4 ай бұрын

    Considering thibs and his time management this is OG’s durability is an even bigger concern

  • @itsKarlDesigns

    @itsKarlDesigns

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Aldijan3r may allah bless DEEZ NUTS

  • @coledorillo6685
    @coledorillo66854 ай бұрын

    raptors fans knows hes a dpoy defensive level defensive player while spacing the floor on the other side. a truly selfless player, I'm glad to see hes getting his flowers in NY.

  • @calmfy1406
    @calmfy14064 ай бұрын

    Wow, NOW OG is finally getting some recognition. Shame he never got the same amount of respect here in Toronto but good on him

  • @HalfAsianDerp
    @HalfAsianDerp4 ай бұрын

    Makes me sad that OG never got this recognition previously, he has always been this amazing, a top 3 perimeter defender at a minimum, and should have been a DPOY candidate for the last two years. Goes to show that markets really do impact players perceptions and careers accordingly.

  • @Jabbersac

    @Jabbersac

    4 ай бұрын

    At least he got all-defensive and a few DPOY votes last year, and the year before that he missed about 40% of the season. I think that his injuries explain his lack of awards unfortunately

  • @jojoprocess2820

    @jojoprocess2820

    4 ай бұрын

    I think its more him going to a good team. Raptors were last contenders in 2019, his sophomore year where he didnt play in the playoffs and was just a worse player. Since then hes played on decent to bad raptors teams while being very injury prone. Now hes on a good team and can get recognition. Although I'm sure knicks media helped somewhat

  • @Darty555
    @Darty5554 ай бұрын

    Was so happy when we made the trade for OG, excellent versatile and switchable defender, sniper from three especially the corners and he's fit the roster like a glove. Got a personal soft spot for him as well as he was born in an area of London that's a stone's throw away form where I grew up. I love this Knicks team, after so many years of mediocrity, being able to watch this team play hard every game especially on defense and continue to grow and find success for the franchise is a real joy. With the deadline move for Burks and Bogdanovic and players coming back from injury; we definitely have the depth and the pieces to make a deep playoff run.

  • @neerajkamra
    @neerajkamra4 ай бұрын

    I love OG! Raptors fan here. I'm happy he got put into a situation that really tailors to his brand of basketball and he's really been an amazing contributor to their recent success. Nothing would make me happier than seeing NYK win a chip with OG!

  • @omaribelgrave9350

    @omaribelgrave9350

    4 ай бұрын

    From a division rival fan? As a Knick fan I’m legitimately floored by your support. Take care of our boys RJ & IQ over there too. ✊🏽

  • @neerajkamra

    @neerajkamra

    4 ай бұрын

    @@omaribelgrave9350 until raptors are in a better position to succeed...😉

  • @JAM95041
    @JAM950414 ай бұрын

    Raptors fans already knew all of this but no one cared when he wore red smh

  • @sharkbaitcustoms6111
    @sharkbaitcustoms61114 ай бұрын

    I always remember the raptors commentstors when he makes a big basket shout: "O.G. Oh my!!!"

  • @standardyeepz
    @standardyeepz4 ай бұрын

    this reminds me of detroit trading for sheed. as a pistons fan i revel in new york’s lack of success but im rooting for this team now.

  • @spagettifork8916
    @spagettifork89164 ай бұрын

    Thinking basketball posts and I click, even better that it's about a former Rap, love from Canada!

  • @spagettifork8916

    @spagettifork8916

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Aldijan3r based, common Muslim W

  • @phu841
    @phu8414 ай бұрын

    Now people are starting to understand why Masai wanted a haul for OG

  • @injusticeanywherethreatens4810

    @injusticeanywherethreatens4810

    3 ай бұрын

    He missed most of the '19 playoffs wwhen we won the chip. So that's strange. But I do think he is a good 3 and D plahyer overall.

  • @user-pq5cp7gr2i
    @user-pq5cp7gr2i4 ай бұрын

    FINALLY! Showin some love to the Knicks!

  • @Aaron-nm1ob
    @Aaron-nm1ob4 ай бұрын

    One of the things I love about him on offense is that he insists on dunking everything when he can. So a layup that may have otherwise been blocked is replaced by a soft dunk.

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc4 ай бұрын

    0:08 WHAAAAAAT????? AM I HEARING RIGHT?! Never thought they would get good while im alive

  • @Bromitos0313
    @Bromitos03134 ай бұрын

    We’re getting out of the 2nd round with this one boys!

  • @dimelo58
    @dimelo584 ай бұрын

    As a knicks fan, hallelujah!

  • @kevindevlieger300
    @kevindevlieger3004 ай бұрын

    It's his elite footwork and his strong frame that makes him such a good defender.

  • @agentsuperargo5023
    @agentsuperargo50234 ай бұрын

    THIBS is ridiculous, He has Toppin in that Dallas game only playing 12 minutes and this kid goes out and scores 40 points in Westchester. Love the Burks and Bogie trade, and OG will be back in 3 weeks Mauling and Balling.... LLLLEZZZ GO!!🗽

  • @Righteous210
    @Righteous2104 ай бұрын

    Knicks are relevant. Dangerous in playoffs. Exciting times.

  • @Righteous210

    @Righteous210

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Aldijan3r I reject Allah and I do not serve him. This is a sports channel. What are you doing?

  • @Righteous210

    @Righteous210

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Aldijan3r I also reject Mohammed and the horse he road in on.

  • @rakhunuhepptaylor2135
    @rakhunuhepptaylor213521 күн бұрын

    Could you update and expand on this to include the playoffs please 🙏😊?

  • @kronmeicrumbs
    @kronmeicrumbs4 ай бұрын

    Tbf Knicks fans really deserved this after decades of crappy drafting and mismanagement.

  • @injusticeanywherethreatens4810

    @injusticeanywherethreatens4810

    3 ай бұрын

    Did yall see what they did to thr Nuggets? Hell ya they deserve this.

  • @limph7367

    @limph7367

    3 ай бұрын

    They are still until Dolan leave

  • @scottiescott9297
    @scottiescott92974 ай бұрын

    Jaclyn Goble was the ref (working under Malloy) who actually made the call. He’s a former Miami-Dade County police officer (who often go on deadly power trips) who went on to became a ref. Plus, he’s also a Miami Heat fan 🤔🤔 Heat-Knicks rivalry 🤔. He’s also the ref who called the flop on Jalen in the game earlier this season v Boston when Tatum closed Jalen out on the late game 3 pointer shot attempt when Jalen landed on Tatum’s foot and fell to the ground. The refs apologized for that missed call as well😤. Goble (Gobble 🦃 ) was also involved in the bad LeBron James no-call last year in the playoffs. Anyway, Goble and Malloy should be reprimanded for their poor officiating. The re-emergence of poor and suspect officiating is another reason why I absolutely hate the fact that sports betting on professional sports has exploded in recent years.

  • @15awesomehighfive
    @15awesomehighfive4 ай бұрын

    All-Squat Team, let's go!

  • @clairdelune6638
    @clairdelune66384 ай бұрын

    I think it's safe to say that they're title contenders now after acquiring Bojan and Burks without sacrificing anything from their core

  • @cowboytanaka6675
    @cowboytanaka66754 ай бұрын

    Once all their injuries are healed the knicks are going to be a serious force in the east Dont sleep on this team

  • @victorminkov5183
    @victorminkov51833 ай бұрын

    We just need Jrue Holiday, Alex Caruso, OJ Anunoby, Jared Vanderbilt, and Anthony Davis on the Same team. The offense would be pretty tragic but the defense would be absolutely beautiful.

  • @waff6ix
    @waff6ix4 ай бұрын

    WOULDVE LOVED 2 SEE HIM IN MIAMI💯💔💔

  • @waff6ix

    @waff6ix

    4 ай бұрын

    @@Aldijan3r BELIEVE LORD JESUS CHRIST OVER MUHAMMAD 💯🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc4 ай бұрын

    Can you do a video on defensive systems? Because many of this looked a lot like a defensive version of motion offense, every jab and jump were to force the play in a certain direction but you ALMOST ALWAYS focus only on individual performance and make it seem like is the sole reason for success. There was a time when you released your gsw defense video where you focused more on teams as a whole and it was far more educational but sadly after a pool on what viewers wanted "individual players" won more votes.

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc

    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc

    4 ай бұрын

    This was one of your best videos btw, so eye opening and fun

  • @kylekuzma4566
    @kylekuzma45664 ай бұрын

    And he has a ring

  • @ronkz7854
    @ronkz78544 ай бұрын

    This guy’s legs are on a different level. He can easily move 7 foot tall guys

  • @Evilevilmonkeyy
    @Evilevilmonkeyy4 ай бұрын

    Knicks are not in good position rn, I knew og injury was more serious and the bojan and burks trade was insurance for that, also how much time will they have to mesh all together before the playoffs

  • @iSport2ka8
    @iSport2ka84 ай бұрын

    Need the old background music!

  • @ozmorse7250
    @ozmorse72504 ай бұрын

    @the title of this video HOW not WHY

  • @ozmorse7250

    @ozmorse7250

    4 ай бұрын

    Means by which not reasons for

  • @nav689
    @nav6894 ай бұрын

    Dude's amazing on d but he's always injured unfortunately

  • @BalkanSpectre
    @BalkanSpectre4 ай бұрын

    Would be the perfect LeBron supporting piece

  • @dereksimmons5877
    @dereksimmons58774 ай бұрын

    "100 points per possession" Gee that sounds pretty bad 😉

  • @SuicideJones33
    @SuicideJones334 ай бұрын

    When this trade went through all the Knicks fans I saw on YT hated it. Rule of thumb is if Knicks fans hate it, its probs good. If they love it, it's gonna be shit

  • @Bmoby1

    @Bmoby1

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, and most are loving the recent trades for depth. So, I am concerned.

  • @gideoncheung8731
    @gideoncheung87314 ай бұрын

    OG doing well though he somehow allows 100 points per possession in his 500 minutes lol

  • @RobertoHernandez-bz2hh
    @RobertoHernandez-bz2hh4 ай бұрын

    OG was the perfect fit for the Dallas Mavericks. Of course they did nothing to get him.

  • @garouwolfgang5357
    @garouwolfgang53574 ай бұрын

    yeah but he injured due to playing 44mins a night since he went to knicks lol

  • @LouDiamondPhilips199
    @LouDiamondPhilips1994 ай бұрын

    I miss Air Autism

  • @AnimeBeefRandoms
    @AnimeBeefRandoms4 ай бұрын

    Funny how Raptors players only get coverage and attention after they get traded. Shame on US media / KZreadrs.

  • @moreTB

    @moreTB

    4 ай бұрын

    You know us -- we never talk about the Raptors or any of their players or coaches!

  • @Renegade-kf8fp
    @Renegade-kf8fp4 ай бұрын

    Rather have him then giannis

  • @collegepennsylvania837
    @collegepennsylvania8374 ай бұрын

    "but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Rom 5:8

  • @bigmanballsassnuts3337
    @bigmanballsassnuts33374 ай бұрын

    still doesn't put them above the bucks or the celtics unfortunately. maybe next year.