OG Anunoby's breakout season, by the numbers.

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OG Anunoby is averaging a career high 15.1 PPG (16.6 PTS/75) on 48 FG% and 60 TS%.

He is also shooting a career high 39.5% from three and 78% from the FT line.
OG has found his spot, shooting a remarkable 44.5% on corner threes. (4th in NBA)

He has also improved as a finisher, shooting 68.8% in the restricted area, over 5% better than last season.

What makes OG truly special though, is his defense.
OG Anunoby is one of the best defenders in the NBA, plain and simple.

According to Bball Index's defensive versatility numbers, OG is the single most versatile defender in the NBA.
OG is a phenomenal 1 on 1 defender, allowing just 0.65 Points per possession in iso situations, ranking 4th in the NBA.

From less than 8 feet out, OG ranks 10th in the NBA with a 55 DFG%, and ranks 2nd in the NBA with a 36.1 DFG% from 8-16 feet out.
OG has extremely quick hands, ranking 7th in the NBA with 1.6 STLs/game and 8th in the NBA with 3.1 deflections/game.

The Raptors have a 6.05 better net rating when Anunoby is on the court.
Some Notable Players while guarded by OG:

Middleton: 0-5
Simmons: 1-5
Giannis: 2-9
McCollum: 3-9
CP3: 2-6
Booker: 2-5
Ingram: 3-7
Along with his elite defense, OG has had 10x 20+ point games, 12x 7+ rebound games, and 17 games where he's shot 50+% from three.

Outside of a rough patch in mid-late February (between injury and COVID), OG has been very consistent all year, including offensively.
OG Anunoby this season is averaging a career high in:

PPG, RPG, APG, STL, BLK, 3P%, FT%, TS%.

He has played All-NBA caliber defense every night and has shown signs of star potential.

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