NBA Europe will take UK to another level - Anunoby
The planned launch of a bespoke European NBA league has the potential to take basketball in the United Kingdom to the "next level", says the New York Knicks' OG Anunoby.
New York Knicks player OG Anunoby believes the upcoming NBA Europe league will elevate basketball in the United Kingdom. The league, tentatively titled NBA Europe, is set to launch in October 2027 featuring 16 European teams, with London and Manchester likely to be included. Bidding for the franchises closed in June, with each city expected to pay between $500m and $1bn for their respective team.
Anunoby is the most prominent UK-born player in the NBA, having helped the Knicks win their first title since 1973. He praised the growth of basketball in London and Manchester, calling the launch of NBA Europe "amazing" and stating it will take the sport "to another level out here." The NBA has shown significant interest in the UK, with discussions about potential franchises in both London and Manchester.
Anunoby, who recently invested in grassroots basketball development in Camden, London, aims to help the Knicks secure their second consecutive NBA title this season.
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