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 Jr. is a British professional basketball player currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers. Anunoby won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. In 2023, he led the NBA in steals and earned his first NBA All-Defensive Team selection, highlighting his defensive prowess.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 2014: Anunoby chose to attend Indiana University

In October 2014, OG Anunoby decided to attend Indiana University, choosing them over other universities such as Georgia, Iowa, George Mason, and Ole Miss.

June 2017: Drafted by the Toronto Raptors

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

January 2019: Named to Rising Stars Challenge

On 29 January 2019, OG Anunoby was selected to represent the United Kingdom on the World Team for the 2019 Rising Stars Challenge.

2019: NBA Championship with Toronto Raptors

In 2019, OG Anunoby won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors, marking a significant achievement in his career.

March 2020: 32 points and seven steals against the Denver Nuggets

On 1 March 2020, OG Anunoby scored 32 points and recorded seven steals, along with seven rebounds and three assists, in a 133–118 loss against the Denver Nuggets.

December 2020: Signed contract extension with Raptors

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

January 2021: Season-high 30 points against the Indiana Pacers

On 24 January 2021, OG Anunoby scored a season-high 30 points, along with eight rebounds and five steals, in a 107–102 win against the Indiana Pacers, equalling a record for multiple games with those stats in franchise history.

November 2022: Season-High 32 points against Miami Heat

On 16 November 2022, OG Anunoby scored a season-high 32 points during a 112–104 win against the Miami Heat.

December 2023: Traded to the New York Knicks

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

2023: Named to NBA All-Defensive Team

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

January 2024: Knicks Debut

On 1 January 2024, OG Anunoby made his debut for the New York Knicks, scoring 17 points and securing six rebounds in a 112–106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.