2025-26 Season
OG ANUNOBY
2025-26 Season
OG ANUNOBY
Anunoby produces at an elite rate for a 33-minute workload.
Anunoby produces at an elite rate for a 33-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 14 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 235 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
This 23-game opening stretch for OG Anunoby was defined by wild, whiplash-inducing swings between elite two-way dominance and baffling offensive disappearance. When dialed in, he operated as a terrifying force, tearing apart the opposition during a brilliant 11/06 vs MIN performance where his highly efficient shooting yielded 25 points and a massive +29.9 Impact score. Yet, that same offensive aggression occasionally sabotaged his value. His 11/12 vs MEM outing is a glaring example. Despite posting a respectable 16 points, his abysmal shot selection—bricking nine of his ten three-point attempts—tanked his overall effectiveness and resulted in a -7.9 Impact score. Conversely, Anunoby routinely found ways to rescue his overall floor game when his jumper completely abandoned him. Despite managing a modest 15 points on a miserable 3-for-10 from the field during his 12/28 vs ATL matchup, his relentless rebounding and secondary playmaking generated a +15.3 Impact score by creating extra possessions and stifling Atlanta's attack.
This midseason stretch was defined by OG Anunoby's evolution into a chaotic two-way pendulum, swinging wildly between game-wrecking dominance and bizarre offensive vanishing acts. When his jumper was falling, he looked like the ultimate modern wing, peaking on 02/01 vs LAL with 25 points and eight rebounds. Hitting 4-of-8 from deep on highly efficient overall shooting generated a massive +32.7 Impact score, punishing the defense while stretching the floor. Even when his shot abandoned him, he found ways to dictate the flow of the game, like his gritty outing on 01/19 vs DAL. Despite managing just nine points on eight shots, he still posted a +5.0 Impact by grabbing six rebounds and doing the defensive dirty work that keeps a team afloat. However, his offensive limitations occasionally dragged the team down into the mud. Look no further than 02/19 vs DET, where a horrific 3-for-13 shooting night and a complete goose egg in rebounds and assists resulted in a brutal -10.1 Impact. He remains an elite weapon, but his night-to-night reliability is still a frustrating rollercoaster.
This late-season stretch was defined by explosive two-way peaks that drove winning basketball even when his jumper briefly vanished. He completely dismantled his matchup on 03/06 vs DEN, erupting for 34 points on 11-of-17 shooting to generate an absurd +46.2 Impact score. That massive grade stemmed directly from his lethal shot selection and relentless defensive disruption against a premium opponent. He tapped into that same ruthless efficiency during the 03/17 vs IND contest, bullying his way to 26 points and eight rebounds on 10-of-13 from the floor for a +30.3 Impact score. Yet even when his offensive rhythm completely abandoned him, Anunoby found ways to contribute. The math still favored him on 03/31 vs HOU. Despite managing a meager eight points on 3-of-9 shooting, he posted a +6.2 Impact score because he channeled his energy away from forcing bad looks and into grabbing six hard-nosed rebounds while playing suffocating hustle defense.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Volatile for his role. Anunoby has noticeable ups and downs, with scoring moving ~7 points between games.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 61% 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: +7.2, second-half: +11.9. That's a significant jump — could be a role change, confidence, or development clicking.
Hot right now — 8 straight games with positive impact. Longest positive run this season: 12 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
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
75 games played
