Knicks’ OG Anunoby named to NBA’s all-defensive second team: ‘Versatility is off the charts’
OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks has been named to the NBA's all-defensive second team for the third time in his career. Despite strong support from his coach and teammate for a first-team selection, Anunoby received 11 first-team votes but did not make the cut. The Knicks are currently two wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years, facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- ▪OG Anunoby was selected to the NBA's all-defensive second team for the third time in his career.
- ▪Knicks coach Mike Brown advocated for Anunoby to be named to the first team, citing his versatility.
- ▪The Knicks are two wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years.
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NBA Knicks’ OG Anunoby named to NBA’s all-defensive second team: ‘Versatility is off the charts’ By Zach Braziller Published May 23, 2026, 12:15 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google CLEVELAND — For the second straight year, and the third time in his career, OG Anunoby was recognized as one of the premier defensive players in the NBA. The stalwart two-way wing was selected to the NBA’s all-defensive second team by a panel of 100 voters, it was announced Friday night. OG Anunoby goes up for the rebound during the Knicks’ Game 2 win over the Cavaliers at the Garden. NBAE via Getty Images Anunoby has now made the second team three different times.
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