Knicks already need to rethink OG Anunoby’s expanded offensive role

Writer Dan Favale argues that the New York Knicks need to reduce OG Anunoby's expanded offensive role early in the 2026-27 NBA season. While New York intended to ease pressure on Jalen Brunson by increasing Anunoby's frontcourt touches by 20 percent and drives to 12.9 per 36 minutes, Favale asserts that the forward struggles to create offense against collapsed defenses.

The article highlights that Anunoby's effective field-goal percentage has dropped below 47 percent, marking a career low. Favale contends that the increased offensive burden has also negatively impacted Anunoby's defensive dominance, suggesting head coach Mike Brown should utilize him primarily on catch-and-go attacks and three-point shooting rather than on-ball shot creation.