Knicks Coach Mike Brown Praises OG Anunoby's All-Star Caliber Play and DPOY Potential

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown has emphatically stated that OG Anunoby is playing at an All-Star level and deserves consideration for Defensive Player of the Year. Brown highlighted Anunoby's growth as a playmaker, noting his improved decision-making and comfort within the team's new offensive system, attributing this to his hard work in the offseason. In his first season under Brown, Anunoby is posting career-highs across multiple categories, including 18.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game, while shooting an impressive 43.8% from three-point range. His true shooting percentage is a career-best 62.5%, and he ranks fifth in the league in defensive win shares. Anunoby previously earned All-Defensive Second Team honors and finished seventh in DPOY voting in the 2022-23 season, leading the league in steals. Brown believes Anunoby's current performance warrants a spot in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and other end-of-season accolades.