A new injury report on New York Knicks star OG Anunoby will have some fans worried that the impending free agent doesn’t have the New York grit they’d like.
It could be argued that no player traded to another team this season had a bigger impact on their new organization than Anunoby did for the Knicks. Although they were a good team in 2023-24, his addition in December was a perfect fit that took them from playoff contender to real Finals threat.
- OG Anunoby Stats (2023-24): 14.5 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.7 SPG, 36% 3 PT
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That’s why the elbow injury that required surgery in late January was such a significant setback for a team that had caught fire and flown to our destination. NBA power rankings. To no one’s surprise, once the 3-and-D ace completed his rehab and returned to the field in March, the team returned to being an elite defense and a handful for every opponent. Until he suffered a setback in his elbow last week.
After renewed hope from recent performances, New York Knicks fans received some bad news this weekend when it was revealed that the forward was dealing with soreness after potentially aggravating his injury. The hope is that the injury improves and the 26-year-old can overcome any pain for the remainder of the season and playoffs. Well, not so fast.
The New York Knicks have reason to be concerned about OG Anunoby’s strength
Earlier this week, New York Post Stefan Bondy, NBA journalist revealed some disturbing intelligence that could factor into the short- and long-term plans the Knicks may have for OG Anunoby.
“According to people familiar with his tenure in Toronto – where Anunoby missed significant time due to injuries – the 26-year-old is not comfortable playing through pain. He’s also a free agent after the season and in line for a massive contract, which the Knicks will be eager to pay since they traded two promising young players — RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley — to acquire him from the Raptors.
- OG Anunoby Injury Update: He Has Elbow Inflammation, Soreness
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New York sports fans love tough, courageous players who will put everything on the line to win games. That’s why Jalen Brunson quickly became a beloved star in town. Anunoby also became a popular player in a short time. However, if he develops a reputation for being unwilling to battle through injuries, it could quickly turn fans against him if he lands a massive contract this summer.
Anunoby has played 70 games or more just once in his seven seasons in the league and 60 games or more only four times.
