Ben Stiller puts OG Anunoby's game-winning tip-in on par with Willis Reed's iconic return

Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby (8) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) react in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

For the longest time, the New York Knicks have had a limited history because they went over 50 years without a championship. Despite that drought, their legacy still had merit, given their two titles in the 1970s.

One of those titles had quite possibly the most iconic moment in the franchise's history. That was in 1970, when the great Willis Reed played Game 7 despite a torn muscle in his thigh. He played 27 minutes, spurring the Knicks to their first-ever title.

Ben Stiller believes OG Anunoby's game-winner is arguably the Knicks' best-ever moment

The Knicks finally ended their drought in 2026, beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games. It might seem like a gentleman's sweep from afar, but the Spurs were ahead in almost every game.

In Game 4, the Knicks were down by 29 points at one point. Despite that deficit, they came back, and they capped it off with an OG Anunoby game-winner. It was a tip-in after Jalen Brunson missed a three-pointer.

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This was one of the biggest moments in franchise history, and now fans are calling it the best moment ever. Actor and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller was at courtside during that play, and he feels it was a moment that will stay with him for life.

"It’s up there with Willis Reed coming out, you know. And what’s so great about that shot is just kind of embodies everything that is great about OG Anunoby in terms of as a player, right? His physical ability, his incredible timing, his grace, his desire to win," Stiller said on The Road Trippin' Show.

"I just love that guy because he’s just not about anything other than just playing as well as he can and winning. And the grace and beauty of that shot, you know, it’s the hand of God, the hand of OG."

It is difficult to go against his point because Reed's Game 7 surprise in 1970 is truly iconic, but it is arguably the only moment that is better than Anunoby's tip-in. This team will have plenty of legendary moments, but Anunoby's big play will always be a top choice.

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