OG Anunoby promotes basketball courts in London with Sadiq Khan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:43 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
OG Anunoby, New York Knicks forward, has returned to London to promote better basketball facilities. He appeared in a social media video with Mayor Sadiq Khan, emphasizing the need for investment in basketball courts for local youth. Anunoby, who has ties to the area, hopes to inspire the next generation of players. Following the announcement, Knicks fans reacted to Anunoby's British accent displayed in the video, with many commenting on the change. The initiative seeks to create opportunities for young people to pursue basketball and potentially enter the NBA.
- •Anunoby films a video with London's Mayor Sadiq Khan.
- •Investment aims to improve basketball courts in London.
- •Anunoby expresses desire to inspire young players.
- •Fans react to Anunoby's British accent in the video.
- •The initiative targets increased youth participation in basketball.
- 7:43 AMYahoo Sports — OG Anunoby teams up with London’s Mayor to refurbish basketball courts where he was born
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Hold up’ – Knicks fans all make the same point after OG Anunoby appears in London basketball campaign
"New York Knicks forward and championship hero OG Anunoby returned to his birthplace in London, for a noble cause. Anunoby, with assistance from the NBPA, has teamed up with London Mayor Sadiq Khan to help improve public basketball infrastructure in his birthplace.
"New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has promoted investment in better basketball courts on his return to London. Anunoby filmed a social media video with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, which was posted on Wednesday morning.
"Fresh from helping deliver an NBA championship, OG Anunoby is back in London.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:43 AMOG Anunoby teams up with London’s Mayor to refurbish basketball courts where he was born
New York Knicks forward and championship hero OG Anunoby returned to his birthplace in London, for a noble cause. Anunoby, with assistance from the NBPA, has teamed up with London Mayor Sadiq Khan to help improve public basketball infrastructure in his birthplace.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:03 AM‘Hold up’ – Knicks fans all make the same point after OG Anunoby appears in London basketball campaign
New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has promoted investment in better basketball courts on his return to London. Anunoby filmed a social media video with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, which was posted on Wednesday morning.
- Sky Sports—London's NBA champion OG Anunoby returns home to inspire next generation
Fresh from helping deliver an NBA championship, OG Anunoby is back in London.
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