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Anunoby Denied First-Team All-Defense Honors
26 May
Summary
- OG Anunoby was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
- Coach Mike Brown and Karl-Anthony Towns felt Anunoby deserved first team.
- Anunoby's versatility allows the team to be top-five defensively.
OG Anunoby has been recognized with a place on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, an honor that has stirred strong opinions from his coach and teammates. Head coach Mike Brown passionately stated that Anunoby was "robbed" of a First-Team All-Defense selection. Brown highlighted the player's remarkable defensive versatility, a key factor in their team's status as a top-five defensive unit.
Echoing Brown's sentiments, Karl-Anthony Towns also voiced his belief that Anunoby deserved higher recognition. Towns declared Anunoby as one of the premier defenders globally, suggesting the voting outcome was unjust. Teammate Jalen Brunson further supported Anunoby, commending his defensive contributions and ability to guard any opposing player on any given night.
