OG Anunoby isn’t interested in letting Mike Brown get lost in the shuffle.
The Knicks have plenty of people soaking up the spotlight after their 2026 championship run. Jalen Brunson has the Finals MVP trophy.
Karl-Anthony Towns has been part of the conversation as one of the league’s best centers. Anunoby himself earned a huge moment too, thanks to his heroics in the Game 4 comeback.
But even with all that attention spread around, Anunoby made it clear that the man steering the whole thing deserves just as much credit.
Brown’s rise with the Knicks has come with its share of skepticism. He has long carried a reputation as a dependable coach and assistant coach, and he found success with the Golden State Warriors before landing in New York.
Still, plenty of people were left puzzled when he took over the Knicks. Now, with the team winning and roles fitting together cleanly, Anunoby says Brown should be seen for what he is.
“He deserves all the praise. He's a great coach, a 'special' coach.
He's always been a great coach. When you win, you get more recognition.
Everything is coming together for him,” Anunoby said in a presser after a training camp day.
That’s the kind of praise that tracks with the way the Knicks have operated. Good coaching shows up in the details, in the way players are used, in the confidence they carry, and in how every piece seems to have a place. According to Anunoby, that’s been a major part of New York’s success.
Brown may keep collecting more of that recognition as time goes on. For now, his players are making sure he knows exactly how they see him.
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