LeBron James names OG Anunoby as Knicks’ unsung hero in championship run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:59 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
During a live episode of his podcast at Fanatics Fest in New York City, LeBron James identified OG Anunoby as the 'unsung hero' of the Knicks' recent championship run. James praised the Knicks' diverse offensive strategies under head coach Mike Brown, who also made history by winning a championship in his first year with the team. He noted Anunoby's significant contributions, especially highlighting a crucial game-winning tip-in during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Knicks finished the playoffs with a historic 13-game winning streak, their first title since 1973. James's comments reflect the broader admiration for the Knicks' performance this season, which included a record playoff-point differential.
- •LeBron James spoke at Fanatics Fest in NYC on July 16, 2026.
- •He named OG Anunoby the unsung hero of the Knicks' title run.
- •The Knicks won 13 straight playoff games for their first title since 1973.
- •They had the highest playoff-point differential of over 14.5 points.
- •Mike Brown won a championship in his first season as head coach.
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