2025-26 Season
OG ANUNOBY
2025-26 Season
OG ANUNOBY
Anunoby produces at an above average rate for a 33-minute workload. Elite defensive value (+3.6/game) is a major strength.
About this model: Net Impact can't measure floor spacing, help defense rotations, or playmaking gravity — so wings and guards are slightly undervalued vs bigs. How Net Impact works
TEAM COMPARISON
of 14 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 227 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
MIA sentence: "During 12/21 vs MIA, he poured in an above-average 18 points but suffered a -3.6 impact because disjointed offensive execution completely overshadowed his elite lateral movement." This emphasizes the "negative despite high scoring" aspect. Let's refine the ATL sentence: "On 12/27 vs ATL, he managed a modest 15 points on a dismal 3/10 from the floor, but still stayed in the green with a +4.7 impact because his relentless point-of-attack defense blew up opposing drives." Check the exact phrasing from the log for ATL: "Elite point-of-attack defense completely salvaged a rough shooting night. He consistently blew up dr"
A maddening pendulum of two-way dominance and baffling offensive inconsistency defined this midseason stretch for OG Anunoby. When his shot betrayed him, he still found ways to influence winning. During the 12/29 vs NOP matchup, Anunoby shot a brutal 8-for-22 from the floor but still salvaged a +4.3 impact score by leaning on relentless hustle and elite defensive anchoring. However, his value could just as easily evaporate even when his jumper was falling. On 01/03 vs PHI, he dropped an efficient 19 points but posted a flat -0.0 impact score because late-clock turnovers and missed defensive assignments completely erased his offensive production. When he actually locked in on both ends, his two-way ceiling remained terrifying. He absolutely eviscerated the opposition on 01/28 vs TOR, pairing 26 points with suffocating defense to drive a staggering +26.3 impact score. If Anunoby wants to be a premier wing, he must eradicate these passive lulls and bring that elite execution every single night.
This twenty-game stretch was defined by extreme volatility, with OG Anunoby oscillating wildly between two-way dominance and passive offensive invisibility. When he fully engaged as a scorer, the results were terrifying for opponents. He reached his absolute peak on 03/06 vs DEN, where lethal shot-making and suffocating defense fueled an astronomical +29.1 impact score alongside 34 points. Yet, scoring volume alone did not guarantee positive value. During the 03/09 vs LAC matchup, he poured in 22 points but still posted a -1.9 impact, as hidden costs on the margins dragged down his overall effectiveness. Conversely, his reluctance to attack could completely sabotage the broader offensive system. Look no further than the dismal 03/22 vs WAS outing, where a meager 9 points and an uncharacteristic lack of aggression allowed his primary defender to roam freely as a free safety, tanking his impact to a brutal -17.5. Ultimately, Anunoby is a devastating weapon when decisively attacking closeouts, but his value plummets the moment he settles into the background.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Boom-or-bust player. Anunoby's impact swings wildly relative to his average — some nights dominant, others invisible. Scoring varies by ~7 points per game.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 59% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Anunoby consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Getting better as the season goes on. First-half impact: +0.4, second-half: +4.4. That's a significant jump — could be a role change, confidence, or development clicking.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 6 games. Longest cold streak: 4 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 63 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
63 games played