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OG Anunoby’s on-brand reaction to Karl-Anthony Towns-Jordyn Woods wedding

Nypost · · 308 words · By Andrew Crane
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What to know about OG Anunoby’s on-brand reaction to Karl-Anthony Towns-Jordyn Woods wedding

In classic OG Anunoby style, the Knicks star kept it brief when discussing teammate Karl-Anthony Towns’ wedding in Malibu, Calif., over the weekend.

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What happened

In classic OG Anunoby style, the Knicks star kept it brief when discussing teammate Karl-Anthony Towns’ wedding in Malibu, Calif., over the weekend.

Why it matters

“It was a good wedding,” Anunoby said in response to a question from The Post at a Times Square event Tuesday, where Essentia partnered with Anunoby for a basketball takeover to recreate his iconic tip-in from the NBA Finals.

Common ground

Towns and his wife, Jordyn Woods, were married at a star-studded ceremony two months after the Knicks’ championship run, with Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Jose Alvarado and Miles McBride all in attendance alongside other celebrities such as Timothée…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Essentia partnered with Anunoby for a basketball takeover to recreate his iconic tip-in from the NBA Finals [at a Times Square event Tuesday].”
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Multiple web search results confirm an Essentia Water event in Times Square featuring OG Anunoby where fans recreated his NBA Finals tip-in.
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web search NEUTRAL — OG Anunoby in Times Square misses threes so fans can recreate his game-winning tip-in from Game 4 of the NBA Finals.OG Anunoby visits the Essentia Supercharged Court in Times Square — highlights, fan …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/og-anunoby-times-square
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web search NEUTRAL — OG Anunoby, The New York Knicks and NBA Star taking photos with Fans at Times Square, NYC Essentia Water built a full-scale basketball court right in the middle of Times Square (specifically the 42nd …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ90uVl7knc
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web search NEUTRAL — OG Anunoby is in Times Square missing threes to help people recreate his game-winning tip-in from Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Times Square event, part of Essentia Water’s “Change the Equation” campa…
https://www.opencourt-basketball.com/2026/08/19/og-anunoby-t…
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Claim 2: “There was the 13-game winning streak that began with a Game 4 win against the Hawks in the first round, sweeps against the 76ers and Cavaliers”
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The search results mention various Knicks winning streaks and a game against the Hawks, but none specifically corroborate a 13-game streak involving sweeps of the 76ers and Cavaliers in the context described.
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web search NEUTRAL — The game-winner was about as classic a Melo play as possible. A couple of days later, the Knicks and Timberwolves faced off again, this time at MSG. Anthony and Rose shouldered much of the offensive l…
https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2018/12/2/18105200/this-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Heat have won 13 straight, but have yet to beat the Knicks this season.The Heat have had a hard time defending Knicks point guard Raymond Felton as well. Felton had 14 points and nine assists in N…
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/3/3/4059220/heat-vs-knicks…
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web search NEUTRAL — The New York Knicks have broken the hearts of the Atlanta Hawks, winning a thrilling NBA tie 149-148 in overtime, despite the brave efforts of Dyson Daniels.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8892032/new-york-knic…
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Claim 3: “Towns and his wife, Jordyn Woods, were married at a star-studded ceremony two months after the Knicks’ championship run”
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Web search results explicitly state that Towns and Woods were married in Malibu two months after the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Buss It" is a song recorded by American rapper Erica Banks. Written by Banks and produced by Sgt. J, the song was released on May 15, 2020, through 1501 Certified Entertainment and later through Warn…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buss_It
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jordyn Elizabeth Woods-Towns (born September 23, 1997) is an American model, socialite, and singer. The daughter of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air sound engineer John Woods, she grew up as part of the Sm…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordyn_Woods
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. (born November 15, 1995), also known by his initials KAT, is a Dominican American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl-Anthony_Towns
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Claim 4: “Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Jose Alvarado and Miles McBride all in attendance [at the wedding] alongside other celebrities such as Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Microsoft support pages and general Wikipedia entries for the players/team, but no source confirms the specific guest list of the wedding.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Knickerbockers, commonly called the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the National Baske…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Knicks
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2025–26 season and conclusion to the season's playoffs. The best-of-seven series ended when the Eastern C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NBA_Finals
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jalen Marquis Brunson (born August 31, 1996), nicknamed "Captain Clutch" and the "King of New York", is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball As…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalen_Brunson
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Claim 5: “Towns and Woods were together for over five years before getting married”
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Claim 6: “the Knicks, who defeated the Spurs in five games in June to snap their 53-year title drought.”
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Multiple news sources and Wikipedia entries confirm the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games in June 2026 to win the NBA championship, ending a 53-year drought.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 New York Knicks season was the 80th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On June 3, 2025, the Knicks dismissed head coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_New_York_Knicks_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026–27 New York Knicks season will be the 81st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). For the third time in franchise history and first time since the 1973-74 seaso…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026–27_New_York_Knicks_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Knickerbockers, commonly called the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the National Baske…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Knicks
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Claim 7: “Anunoby’s tip-in to give them a 3-1 lead over the Spurs in the Finals”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to specifically confirm the tip-in gave them a 3-1 lead, although the tip-in event itself is mentioned in other claims.
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Claim 8: “Towns proposing on Christmas Day”
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Claim 9: “Anunoby, according to photos from the wedding, donned a suit, white shirt and white sneakers.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of Amazon Prime and Prime Video landing pages, which are completely irrelevant to OG Anunoby's attire at a wedding.
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web search NEUTRAL — Stream popular movies, TV shows, sports, and live TV included with Prime, and even more with add-on subscriptions. Watch anywhere, anytime.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/
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web search NEUTRAL — Unlimited streaming Prime Video brings you new releases, award-winning Originals, and live sports.
https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime
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web search NEUTRAL — Free shipping on millions of items. Get the best of Shopping and Entertainment with Prime. Enjoy low prices and great deals on the largest selection of everyday essentials and other products, includin…
https://www.amazon.com/
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Claim 10: “the Canyon of Heroes parade that followed it all.”
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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding a Canyon of Heroes parade for the Knicks.
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Claim 11: “Karl-Anthony Towns’ wedding in Malibu, Calif., over the weekend.”
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Multiple independent sources (Nypost, TikTok, and other web search results) confirm that Karl-Anthony Towns married Jordyn Woods in Malibu, California.
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web search NEUTRAL — Karl-Anthony Towns marries longtime girlfriend Jordyn Woods in star-studded Malibu wedding. 7 hours ago.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods got married on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a star-studded outdoor wedding in Malibu, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.#JordynWoods #KarlAnthonyTowns #Mal…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/jordyn-woods-and-karl-anthon…
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web search NEUTRAL — Towns and Woods announced their engagement on Christmas Day 2025 after five years together. They shared photos from the proposal, including Woods showing off her emerald-cut diamond ring, with a fitti…
https://www.complex.com/sports/a/markelibert/karl-anthony-to…
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Claim 12: “the Times Square event — which included Gersh Park Basketball players attempting to recreate Anunoby’s forever shot”
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Claim 13: “guests received sweatshirts saying “Married in 5” in a nod to the Knicks’ playoff run.”
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Claim 14: “Brunson, who attended with his wife Ali, wore a cast over his surgically repaired left wrist.”
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While evidence confirms Jalen Brunson is married to Ali Marks, there is no evidence provided regarding his attendance at this specific wedding or the presence of a cast on his wrist.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The third season of the American television comedy Abbott Elementary created by Quinta Brunson premiered in the United States on ABC on February 7, 2024, and concluded on May 22. The season consisted …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_Elementary_season_3
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jalen Marquis Brunson (born August 31, 1996), nicknamed "Captain Clutch" and the "King of New York", is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball As…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalen_Brunson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jonathan Malangu Kuminga ( koo-MIN-guh; born October 6, 2002) is a Congolese professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A consensus fiv…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Kuminga
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