And because of that, it was difficult to fathom how you could get an offensive role player more involved. Sure, you could run a few more plays for him here and there, but ultimately, giving a larger role to a non-creator who relies on his teammates to get the majority of his shot attempts seemed somewhat foolish.

The New York Knicks' OG Anunoby exploded for 40 points against the Nuggets in Denver. What can the team learn from that performance?

The Knicks traded RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a second-round pick to the Raptors in exchange for OG Anunoby. New York fans were devastated to see two homegrown talents leave, especially because the trade came out of the blue. However, it didn't take long for Anunoby to prove he belonged in NYC.