Is OG Anunoby’s Shooting Slump a Concern for Knicks Fans
OG Anunoby’s recent shooting struggles raise questions for the Knicks as they navigate a competitive season and rely on his performance
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New York: So, OG Anunoby has been having a rough patch lately, right? He started the season on fire, scoring an average of 19.1 points and shooting over 52% from the field. But now, things have taken a turn. His recent games have seen him drop to just 13 points a night, and his shooting percentage has plummeted to 38% overall.
It’s kind of wild because he was nailing those open catch-and-shoot threes like it was nothing. But now? He’s struggling to hit even the wide-open ones. It’s not like he’s changed his shot selection much, so it’s puzzling. He was above 40% on those spot-up shots before, but now he’s barely scraping 30%.
And it’s not just from deep. His shooting inside the arc has dipped too. He was hitting 70.6% at the rim and 41.7% from mid-range, but those numbers have dropped significantly since his hot start. It’s like something’s off with his game.
One thing to consider is that he’s been logging a ton of minutes—averaging a career-high 36.8 minutes per game. That’s a lot of running around, especially since he’s been the Knicks’ go-to defender. He’s been tasked with guarding the toughest players, which can wear anyone down.
But here’s the silver lining: his defense has been stellar. Even when his shot isn’t falling, he’s still making a huge impact on that end of the floor. Plus, he’s had slumps like this before and managed to bounce back. Knicks fans just need to hang in there; he’ll find his rhythm again.