- When he was 8 years old, OG begged his dad for a basketball hoop and promised he’d practice every single day if he got one. His father eventually gave in, and years later said it was the best money he ever spent because OG practically lived on that court.
- No, it’s not a nickname. OG’s full first name is Ogugua, which means “God’s comfort” in the Igbo language. While most people assume “OG” is a basketball nickname, he’s been called that since childhood.
- Greatest play in Knicks history? We’re not over it. Trailing by one point with seconds left in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, OG inbounded the ball, sprinted toward the rim, and somehow tipped in Jalen Brunson’s missed three over a crowd that included Victor Wembanyama!!! The play capped the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and helped the Knicks toward their first championship in 53 years.
- If basketball didn’t work out, he’d probably be on Food Network. Anunoby has said that if he weren’t in the NBA, he’d want to be a chef competing on shows like Chopped. Between the cooking competitions and his highly specific pregame snacks of espresso, honeydew, and grapes, the food obsession checks out.
- Born in London before moving to Missouri as a child, OG became the first British player to win an NBA championship in 2019. He later purchased a minority stake in the London Lions to help grow the game in the UK and create opportunities for the next generation of players.