The Anunoby File
- 23rd overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft
- One NBA championship, 2019
- Born in London, England
- Signed a four-year, $72 million extension with the Toronto Raptors
OG Anunoby is the Nicest Guy in Basketball
We've seen Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić beef with players before, most notably Phoenix Suns two-guard Devin Booker. He can be feisty, relentless, and mean when instigated with. He's a fiery competitor that routinely goes against his opponents' best players to carry his team to victories.
Yet, Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby has seen the other side of the European MVP candidate. After getting blocked, Anunoby fell to the floor. He received assistance on his way up by Dončić, which drew the attention of local media. When asked, Dončić said that he accidentally made Anunoby fall, and that the Raptor was "probably the nicest dude in the league." He also praised his tendency to not talk trash.
Anunoby was amused and returned the favor, calling him one of the nicest guys in the league. He too appreciated the lack of trash talk that has to get annoying on a nightly basis.
The mutual respect was real and provided a wholesome moment for media members to share. It's teach tape for elementary school teachers promoting good sportsmanship. It even added fire to trade rumors between the two teams, focusing on Anunoby's solid fit in Dallas' system.
If it were to happen, watch out. There would be no nicer backcourt in basketball.