{"id":265527,"date":"2026-06-13T14:27:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T14:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/265527\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T14:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T14:27:13","slug":"new-york-knicks-og-anunoby-reveals-hes-a-lifelong-mets-fan-invited-for-first-pitch-by-jose-reyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/265527\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Knicks\u2019 OG Anunoby reveals he\u2019s a lifelong Mets fan, invited for first pitch by Jose Reyes"},"content":{"rendered":"

OG Anunoby may be a New York Knicks hero, but his ties to the city go beyond basketball and straight into the heart of Mets<\/a> fandom.<\/p>\n

The Knicks forward has been one of the defining players of the 2026 NBA Finals, and his Game 4 heroics against the San Antonio Spurs only made him more beloved around the city.<\/p>\n

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Now Mets fans have another reason to claim him as one of their own.<\/p>\n

OG Anunoby reveals lifelong Mets fandom<\/p>\n

In a post shared by Topps<\/a>, Anunoby was described as a baseball-card collector and a major Mets fan dating back to childhood.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe listed Carlos Delgado as one of his favorites to watch\u2026 He also liked Jos\u00e9 Reyes<\/a>, Pedro Mart\u00ednez<\/a>, and, essentially, the entire Mets roster of the late 2000s.\u201d<\/p>\n

That is a very specific kind of Mets fandom. Delgado, Reyes, and Mart\u00ednez were central figures of the 2000s era, when the Mets had star power, heartbreak, and a roster that stuck with a generation of fans.<\/p>\n

It also gives Anunoby a natural baseball connection beyond simply playing for a New York team. He grew up collecting cards, followed the sport closely, and now has Topps amplifying his story during the biggest week of his basketball career.<\/p>\n

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Jose Reyes invites OG Anunoby to Citi Field<\/p>\n

Reyes noticed the story and responded with a public invite of his own, writing on X<\/a>: \u201cHey @OG_Anunoby, Happy for your success. Proud that you\u2019re a Mets fan. The Mets and I would love to invite you to Citi Field to throw out a ceremonial first pitch. All the best, Jose Reyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

That would be a perfect crossover moment. Anunoby and I would love to invite you to Citi Field to throw out a ceremonial first pitch. All the best, Jose Reyes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by Al Bello\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Anunoby has already produced one of the biggest plays in modern Knicks history, tipping in Jalen Brunson\u2019s miss with 1.2 seconds left to complete a 29-point comeback in Game 4.<\/p>\n

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If the Knicks finish the job, a Citi Field first pitch would feel less like a promo appearance and more like a citywide celebration.<\/p>\n

OG Anunoby has a real Finals MVP case<\/p>\n

Anunoby is not just a role player riding a viral moment. Through four Finals games, he is averaging 23.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 steals while shooting 58 percent from the field and 55.6 percent from three.<\/p>\n

His 33-point Game 4, seven made threes, late block on De\u2019Aaron Fox, and game-winning tip-in pushed him to the top of NBA.com\u2019s Finals MVP ladder.<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson still has a major case because of his scoring and leadership, but Anunoby\u2019s two-way impact has become impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n

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The Mets may have found the perfect guest for Citi Field. If Anunoby walks in with a Finals MVP trophy, Queens might treat him like he has been part of the franchise all along.<\/p>\n

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