Career Timeline of OG Anunoby: Major Achievements and Milestones

How OG Anunoby built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

OG Anunoby is a British professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks. He played college basketball at Indiana before being drafted into the NBA. Anunoby won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. In 2023, he led the NBA in steals and was selected to his first NBA All-Defensive Team, highlighting his defensive prowess and impact on the court.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 2017: NBA Draft Declaration

On April 10, 2017, Anunoby declared his intention to enter the 2017 NBA draft and hired an agent, concluding his time with the Indiana Hoosiers.

June 2017: Drafted by Toronto Raptors

On June 22, 2017, OG Anunoby was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 23rd overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft.

January 2019: Rising Stars Challenge Selection

On January 29, 2019, OG Anunoby was named a member of the World Team representing the United Kingdom for the 2019 Rising Stars Challenge.

2019: NBA Championship with Toronto Raptors

In 2019, OG Anunoby won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors.

March 2020: 32 Points and 7 Steals Against Nuggets

On March 1, 2020, OG Anunoby scored 32 points and recorded seven steals, along with seven rebounds and three assists, in a game against the Denver Nuggets.

December 2020: Signs contract extension

On December 21, 2020, OG Anunoby signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, through the 2024–25 season.

January 2021: Season-High 30 Points Against Pacers

On January 24, 2021, OG Anunoby scored a season-high 30 points while also getting eight rebounds, one assist, five steals, and one block in a win against the Indiana Pacers.

November 2022: Season-High 32 Points Against Heat

On November 16, 2022, OG Anunoby scored a season-high 32 points during a win against the Miami Heat.

December 2023: Traded to the New York Knicks

On December 30, 2023, OG Anunoby, along with Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn, were traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a second-round pick.

2023: NBA All-Defensive Team selection

In 2023, OG Anunoby led the league in steals and was named to his first NBA All-Defensive Team.

January 2024: Knicks Debut

On January 1, 2024, OG Anunoby made his debut with the New York Knicks, scoring 17 points and grabbing six rebounds in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.