Thu May 08 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Knicks’ Anunoby Elevates Hoosiers’ Playoff Legacy
**NEW YORK, NY** – Indiana University alum OG Anunoby is making a compelling case to be considered among the best Hoosiers to ever grace the NBA. His exceptional performance in the 2025 NBA Playoffs for the New York Knicks is drawing comparisons to legendary Hoosiers like Isiah Thomas, Walt Bellamy, and George McGinnis.
Through seven playoff games, Anunoby is averaging 19 points and 4.7 rebounds, shooting 43.8% from the field and 39.6% from three-point range. This scoring average places him in elite company among former Indiana players in the playoffs, surpassed only by Thomas and McGinnis in terms of sustained high-scoring seasons. Anunoby’s free throw percentage even eclipses Thomas’s career playoff average.
Anunoby’s impact was particularly evident in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics. He co-led the Knicks with 29 points, including a 6-for-11 performance from beyond the arc, contributing significantly to their overtime victory.
While Isiah Thomas remains the benchmark for Indiana University players in the NBA, Anunoby’s current playoff run suggests he’s carving out his own place amongst the all-time greats. His contributions to the Knicks’ playoff push are undeniable, and his continued performance will only fuel the debate surrounding his place in Indiana basketball history. The Knicks and Anunoby will look to continue their momentum in Game 2 on Wednesday night.
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