When the New York Knicks first acquired OG Anunoby through a trade with the Toronto Raptors last season, many were unsure of his offensive capabilities. Although there were glimpses of his scoring abilities,

The New York Knicks made it their mission to acquire OG Anunoby in a trade from the Toronto Raptors for a while, and they were finally able to pull the trigger in December of last year. Anunoby was an immediate difference-maker for the Knicks last season and he has been even better after signing a long-term deal to stay in New York for five years.

OG Anunoby is putting up career-best numbers as a scorer this season. Here's why that's vital for the Knicks' third-ranked offense.