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New York Knicks star OG Anunoby certainly played hard, and it looks like he partied hard, too.
The Knicks’ Game 4 hero appeared with some of his teammates on “Good Morning America” Monday morning, and while he was physically present, mentally he could have been somewhere else.
Anunoby was asked about the difference first-year head coach Mike Brown made and how he assembled the team. The 28-year-old remained mute, staring off into space as if he didn’t hear the question.
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Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos will appear on Good Morning America on June 15, 2026. (Paula Lobo/American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.)
After a few seconds of silence, the “Good Morning America” crew and Anunoby’s Knicks teammates burst into laughter. Jalen Brunson, being the good captain that he is, offered to step up and answer the question through laughter.
Karl-Anthony Towns then took the reins and answered the question while Anunoby sat there unaware. For Anunoby, the Knicks’ title celebration was the first time he had consumed alcohol, according to The Athletic’s report.
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New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby makes a game-winning layup against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn photos)
His first sip – or rather, splurge – of alcohol was a strong drag of tequila in the Knicks’ locker room. Seeing how things went Monday morning, Anunoby didn’t stop drinking after the locker room.
The team held a party Sunday night in Manhattan at a private club after immediately flying back from Texas, according to the New York Post.
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OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks celebrates after winning the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs during game five at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on June 13, 2026. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE)
At one point during the interview, Michael Strahan asked Anunoby to smile, which he did, much to the delight of his teammates. Anunoby looked like he was struggling to keep his eyes open at Strahan’s request, sending his teammates into further hysterics.
Named to the NBA’s All-Defensive Second Team, Anunoby was an integral part of the team’s playoff run. He played shutdown defense while also serving as a meaningful offensive contributor. He averaged just over 20 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks in 17 playoff games.
