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O.G. Anunoby named to NBA All-Defensive second team

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Hallelujah, they’re finally paying attention.

After years of inexplicably being ignored by voters for the NBA’s All-Defensive team, O.G. Anunoby — one of the most effective, dogged, and versatile defenders in the league — was finally selected for the league’s All-Defensive second team.

HE DOES THIS

Congrats O.G. on being named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team! pic.twitter.com/IOEgKNd29U— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 9, 2023

Anunoby started the year on a defensive tear, right from opening night, when he grabbed three steals; that set the tone for his season, where he ended up with a league-high 128 thefts and led the league in steals per game (1.