ESPN insider shuts down all debate on Knicks’ OG Anunoby’s NBA Finals MVP case

After the New York Knicks completed the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, all eyes were on OG Anunoby after his game-winning tip. Following the finish, one ESPN insider stated that there is no debate about Anunoby being the NBA Finals MVP if the Knicks were to win the NBA Title.

Windhorst: "If we had to vote right now, OG Anunoby would have my vote for MVP in the Finals."

Bontemps: "OG Anunoby is the unanimous Finals MVP right now. It ain't a debate." pic.twitter.com/uCGmjtemFn

— NBA Base (@TheNBABase) June 12, 2026

Tim Bontemps was very clear and concise in pointing out that Anunoby’s game-winning tip directly affected the outcome of the game and series. Had he not done that, it would be a 2-2 series headed back to San Antonio. Anunoby has won the hearts of New York and has put the Knicks one win away from history.

Anunoby’s tip-in is firmly in the history books and has propelled his case for MVP. Significantly, he has raised his game in the NBA Finals. Anunoby went off for 33 points in Game 4, his highest output in the playoffs. Overall, he has been efficient for the Knicks.

Jalen Brunson has led the Knicks with 27.4 points per game in the playoffs. However, Anunoby has come alive at the right time as a great alternate option. Brunson has been persistent, and Anunoby has been nonstop. Therefore, it has created a discussion over which player has been the better in this series.

Anunoby’s heroics have lifted the Knicks to a higher level. While Brunson led the comeback, Anunoby was there to finish. It was Brunson’s shot that bounced off the rim. Anunoby had the foresight to rush toward the basket for what would be the game-winning tip-in. Had he not done that, the Spurs likely would have held on and won Game 4. Because of Anunoby’s decision, the Knicks are one win away from their first title in 53 years.

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