The OG Situation, Explained

Let's dispense with the misconceptions and explore what's actually going on here.

Good morning. The offseason is officially upon us.

News & Notes

The NBA summer has officially started with our first bout of offseason consternation.

Watch the clip for important context (maybe just my insane brain, but the way Windy says “because he’s not thrilled” doesn’t come off as bad as it reads), but the point remains that OG and New York, at the moment at least, may not be on the same page.

Sounds like a good time for a deep dive…

The OG Situation, Explained

Let’s start here: If the Knicks allow OG Anunoby to walk in free agency without getting anything in return, it would, in the moment, represent the biggest blow the organization has sustained since they lost out on Kevin Durant five years ago.

Now that I’ve got your attention, lets unpack that statement a bit.

First and foremost, Durant picking the Nets over the Knicks wound up benefiting the franchise immensely. It led to the hiring of Leon Rose and all the good stuff that has transpired since.

But in the moment, it felt like the ultimate gut punch. This situation is no different.