Knicks fans believe Anne Hathaway's endorsement is boosting OG Anunoby's performance. After Hathaway praised the team on TV, Anunoby scored 29 points in a recent game against the Hawks.
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New York Knicks fans have a new secret weapon. They believe Oscar winner Anne Hathaway is the reason for the recent success of OG Anunoby. This theory started after Hathaway shared her love for the team on national television.
The buzz grew after the Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 on April 30. Anunoby scored 29 points in 27 minutes during that game. Fans noticed his stats improved right after Hathaway spoke about him.
"Iām also the type of fan that I considered wearing an OG jersey out here today,ā She appeared on The Tonight Show and told Jimmy Fallon, āI want them to know that I know who they are and that theyāre gonna win. I want them to know that, like, you can do no wrong. Iām trying to be like a gentle, loving, motherly fan."
Hathaway initially planned to wear an Anunoby jersey for the interview. She ultimately chose high fashion over the jersey, wearing a Versace suit to promote The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Knicks fans believe Anne Hathaway's public support for the team has positively influenced OG Anunoby's recent performance.
Anne Hathaway expressed her love for the Knicks on The Tonight Show, indicating she considered wearing an OG Anunoby jersey and showed her support for the team's success.
OG Anunoby scored 29 points in 27 minutes during a game against the Atlanta Hawks shortly after Hathaway praised him and the team.
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Her supportive energy seems to help Anunoby on the court as Anunoby has averaged 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 8 games in the 2026 playoffs.
Another popular moment offers a clearer understanding of this story. While Hathaway and her son were sitting courtside at Madison Square Garden, Anunoby was chasing a loose ball and nearly collided with them.
Hathaway later shared her perspective on the incident, jokingly noting that she believed the player saw them and deliberately avoided "landing" on them to prevent an accident.
The actress is even working with Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. He has a role in her new movie, The Devil Wears Prada 2. This link between Hollywood and Madison Square Garden has energized the fan base.
Fans are now flooding social media with pleas for Hathaway to attend every game. They believe her presence protects the players and keeps Anunoby playing at a high level.