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OG Anunoby

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 Indiana. A key part of the Toronto Raptors' 2019 championship team, Anunoby is known for his defensive prowess. He showcased this by leading the NBA in steals and earning his first NBA All-Defensive Team selection in 2023.

1952: Father's birth year

In 1952, Ogugua Anunoby Sr., OG Anunoby's father, was born.

July 1997: OG Anunoby born

In July 1997, Ogugua "OG" Anunoby Jr. was born.

October 2014: College Choice

In October 2014, Ogugua Anunoby chose to attend Indiana University over offers from Georgia, Iowa, George Mason, and Ole Miss.

2015: Freshman Year at Indiana

In 2015, OG Anunoby began his freshman year at Indiana.

January 2017: Knee Injury

On 18 January 2017, OG Anunoby injured his right knee against Penn State, leading to season-ending knee surgery.

April 2017: NBA Draft Declaration

On 10 April 2017, OG Anunoby declared his intention to enter the 2017 NBA draft and hired an agent, ending his tenure with the Hoosiers.

June 2017: Drafted by Toronto Raptors

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

2018: Death of Ogugua Anunoby Sr.

In 2018, Ogugua Anunoby Sr., OG Anunoby's father, passed away.

January 2019: Rising Stars Challenge Selection

On 29 January 2019, OG Anunoby was named to the World Team for the 2019 Rising Stars Challenge.

April 2019: Emergency Appendectomy

In April 2019, OG Anunoby had an emergency appendectomy and missed most of the Raptors' championship playoff run.

2019: NBA Championship with Toronto Raptors

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

March 2020: 32 Points and Seven Steals

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

December 2020: Contract Extension

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

January 2021: Season-High 30 Points and Five Steals

On 24 January 2021, OG Anunoby scored a season-high 30 points while getting five steals in a win against the Indiana Pacers.

February 2022: Right Finger Fracture

On 25 February 2022, OG Anunoby was sidelined due to a right finger fracture suffered against the Charlotte Hornets.

November 2022: Season-High 32 Points

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

December 2023: Traded to New York Knicks

On 30 December 2023, OG Anunoby was traded to the New York Knicks.

2023: Minority stake owner of London Lions

In 2023, OG Anunoby became a minority stake owner of the London Lions.

2023: NBA All-Defensive Team Selection and League Steals Leader

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

January 2024: Knicks Debut

On 1 January 2024, OG Anunoby made his Knicks debut, scoring 17 points in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

February 2024: Elbow Surgery

On 8 February 2024, it was announced that OG Anunoby had surgery on his right elbow to remove a loose bone fragment.

June 2024: Free Agency

On 24 June 2024, OG Anunoby declined his $19.9M player option with the Knicks, becoming a free agent.

July 2024: Re-signed with the Knicks

On 6 July 2024, OG Anunoby re-signed with the Knicks.

2024: Contract through 2024-25 Season

As of December 21 2020, OG Anunoby signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension, through the 2024-25 season.