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The Knicks' Secret Weapon: OG Anunoby vs. Victor Wembanyama
New York, USAThu Dec 26 2024
With the Knicks trailing by 5 points, Coach Tom Thibodeau made a big decision. He put OG Anunoby, their best defender, on Victor Wembanyama, who was playing incredibly well. Anunoby is known for his unique defensive skills, and this move proved crucial. After Anunoby started guarding Wembanyama, the big man didn't score any points. This helped the Knicks come back and win the game 117-114.
Anunoby isn't just tall; he's also very quick and smart. He can defend against players of any size. Wembanyama, who is 7-foot-3, didn't even try to post up Anunoby, who is 6-foot-7. Instead, he took three shots, but Anunoby's defense stopped them all.
Thibodeau praised Anunoby's skills. He said, "You can play him on a point guard or a center. He has great anticipation, quickness, and length. That's a huge advantage. "
Anunoby's teammate, Mikal Bridges, also praised him. He said, "We needed him to guard Wembanyama at the end. He did a great job. "
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If OG Anunoby can guard both point guards and centers, should we start calling him the 'Swiss Army Knife of Defense'?
What impact did Tom Thibodeau’s defensive strategy have on the overall morale and performance of the team in the final minutes of the game?
How did the Knicks' coaching staff prepare OG Anunoby to defend such a diverse range of opponents throughout the season?
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