OG Anunoby becomes a focal point for New York as the Knicks close in on an NBA title following a dramatic, comeback win in the Finals. Multiple reports describe how fans react to Anunoby at Madison Square Garden, chanting his name during player introductions, with the atmosphere compared to a citywide celebration. The momentum centers on a late, decisive play in which Anunoby sprints from the sideline, rises to make a rebound after a Jalen Brunson miss, and taps in a winner to give the Knicks a 107-106 victory. The same coverage frames the moment as iconic and places Anunoby more prominently in the discussion for Finals MVP. Teammates and observers credit the shot with sealing the Knicks’ largest comeback in NBA Finals history, while Anunoby’s own public response is described as low-key and grateful, aligning with the idea that the franchise has elevated him into a broader sports-celebrity status. After the game, fans reportedly continue to chant his name in the early hours outside the arena, underscoring the scale of the moment for the Knicks’ fan base.