LeBron James says OG Anunoby was Knicks' Finals MVP
During a season preview, LeBron James argued that Knicks forward OG Anunoby, rather than Jalen Brunson, deserved last season's Finals MVP honors. Radio host Justin Termine criticized the comments, saying James would have reacted angrily to a similar snub.
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What happened
On his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash, LeBron James said OG Anunoby, not Jalen Brunson, was the New York Knicks' MVP in last season's Finals. NBA radio host Justin Termine criticized the remarks, saying James would have reacted angrily if someone had snubbed him of Finals MVP wins. The comments came during a 2026-27 season preview.
Timeline
- Tuesday: James said on his podcast that Anunoby was the steadiest presence and deserved the Finals MVP over Brunson.
- Oct 14, 3:37 PM ET: Termine slammed James's comments on his own NBA radio show.
Coverage
- LeBron James: OG Anunoby was the NBA Finals MVP (hoopshype.com)
- NBA Radio Host Says LeBron James Would’ve Thrown A “Fit” If Someone Snubbed Him Of FMVP Wins After 76ers Star’s Jalen Brunson Take (Yahoo Sports)
- LeBron James Explains Why He Thinks OG Anunoby Was Knicks' NBA Finals MVP Over Jalen Brunson (bleacherreport.com)
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