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When OG Anunoby is introduced at Madison Square Garden, it sounds like a 20,000-person singalong.The anticipation builds as the public address announcer begins to reveal the second starter, a 6-foot-7 forward from Indiana. When he finally reaches the player's name, the fans scream it right along with him. O! ... G! ... AN-UN-OBY!!!!Early Thursday morning, fans again chanted Anunoby's name, this time in a bar outside the arena as they celebrated one of the most memorable moments in New York Knicks history.Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining in Game 4 put the Knicks on the verge of a title and moved him into the discussion for NBA Finals MVP.Anunoby is not the kind of player who usually wins awards, and he might be the least-known of the Knicks' starters. But his teammates understand Anunoby's value far exceeds his reputation.So regardless of what the outside world thinks of him, we know what we have in our locker room, and we have a superstar in that locker room, guard Jalen Brunson said.Anunoby is the only player on the Knicks' postseason roster who has won a ring, but he was injured and didn't play for Toronto in the 2019 NBA Finals. But there's no way New York would have a chance at its first championship since 1973 if he wasn't front and center now.From scoring to stopping, Anunoby might to be asked to do more than any Knicks player. He not only finished with 33 points in Game 4 but also made the biggest defensive play of the game when he chased down De'Aaron Fox to block his shot with 11 seconds left and the Spurs leading 106-105.Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns said that's what he expects from a player who seems to save his best for the biggest moments.Every time I talk to him, I say, I already know what OG Anunoby is going to do in the fourth quarter, and he did exactly what I thought he would do, Towns said. He gave us a chance to win, and thats all you could ask for from the best two-way player in the NBA.The Knicks couldn't believe Anunoby was only voted to the All-Defensive second team, certain there aren't five better defenders in the NBA. It was those defensive skills that made him most attractive when the Knicks acquired him from the Raptors in 2023, giving up two of their most promising players on a developing team in RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Anunoby was also known as a reliable 3-point shooter from the corners, and he made one as time expired to give the Raptors a victory over Boston in the 2020 playoffs. He hardly celebrated after the shot went through, just as he was one of the few people inside Madison Square Garden who appeared completely calm after his basket in Game 4.Just, the game wasnt over, Anunoby explained. I looked up to see the time. If it would have been 0:00, I would have been more excited, but it was just 1.2 left. So just knowing, get a stop now, just stay with it, staying present, not getting too happy because the game is not over yet.Anunoby is averaging 23.8 points in the series, shooting 58% from the field and 55.6% from 3-point range. He finished 10 for 15 in Game 4, including 7 for 9 behind the arc.When Anunoby limped off the court with a hamstring injury late in the Knicks' victory over Philadelphia in Game 2 of the second round, there was concern this run could be in jeopardy just as it was picking up steam. When Anunoby was hurt at the same time in the 2024 playoffs, the Knicks blew a 2-0 lead against Indiana and ultimately lost the series in Game 7, when Anunoby gamely tried to return after missing four games but it was clear he could hardly move and was yanked after five minutes.This injury was not as bad. Helped by extended time off when the Knicks swept the 76ers, Anunoby was able to return in time for the start of the Eastern Conference finals.Having him on the floor now and soaring through the air in the final seconds of Game 4 could be what it takes to end a 53-year title drought.OG, hes been amazing since hes got here, fellow forward Josh Hart said. This whole playoff run, hes been amazing on both ends of the ball. Hes a winning player and he made a winning play.___This story has been corrected to show that Anunoby returned from injury at the start of the Eastern Conference finals, not semifinals.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

Real Madrid have officially announced Jose Mourinho's appointment as their new head coach, bringing the Portuguese tactician back to the Bernabeu more than a decade after his departure.The 63-year-old has penned terms that will keep him at the Spanish club until 2029.Mourinho takes over from Alvaro Arbeloa, who confirmed his exit on Wednesday following a caretaker spell.The club stated that their new manager will commence duties on 13 July, coinciding with the start of pre-season preparations.This marks a remarkable return for the self-styled Special One, who last occupied the Madrid dugout in 2013.Madrid triggered a 15 million release clause to secure Mourinho's services from Benfica, as the Portuguese club informed financial regulators earlier this week.The Spanish giants could have acquired their new manager for considerably less, with a break clause worth approximately 6 million available for ten working days after Benfica's season concluded.However, this window expired on 29 May, with Madrid unable to act due to their ongoing presidential election.Florentino Perez, who was re-elected on Sunday, personally championed Mourinho's appointment, according to reports.During his initial three-year stint at the Bernabeu between 2010 and 2013, Mourinho claimed three domestic honours for Los Blancos.His crowning achievement came in the 2011/12 campaign, when Madrid secured the La Liga championship with a record points haul.The club's fortunes have since taken a downturn, with the current season marking a second consecutive year without major silverware.Xabi Alonso had been appointed last summer but was dismissed in January, prompting Arbeloa to step into the breach.The former defender saw out the remainder of the campaign before announcing his departure ahead of the final fixture against Athletic Club.Marco Silva will succeed Mourinho in Lisbon, having agreed a two-year contract with Benfica that includes an option for a further twelve months.The Portuguese manager departs Fulham after five seasons at Craven Cottage.Mourinho is anticipated to bring several members of his Benfica backroom team to Madrid, including assistants Joao Tralhao and Pedro Machado, analyst Roberto Merella, fitness coach Antonio Dias, and goalkeeping coach Nuno Santos.Nevertheless, the incoming boss remains open to retaining Madrid's existing physical trainer Antonio Pintus and goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis, both of whom enjoy considerable esteem within the club.Regarding squad strengthening, Mourinho has requested reinforcements at right-back, left-back, centre-back and in creative midfield.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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