OG Anunoby explains viral Instagram Live panic after Knicks’ title celebration
OG Anunoby explained a viral Instagram Live mishap that occurred during the New York Knicks’ championship celebration. He said he went live from the locker room but tried to end the stream to protect his new phone from champagne spray. The incident was discussed on The Tonight Show and attracted widespread attention.
- ▪The Knicks secured their first NBA title in 53 years with a 94-90 Game 5 victory over the Spurs.
- ▪Anunoby started an Instagram Live from the locker room but realized his new phone could get wet from the champagne spray.
- ▪He repeatedly asked how to end the live video, and the clip cut out after about 25 seconds before someone helped turn it off.
- ▪He recounted the episode on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where the clip sparked laughter and went viral.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks OG Anunoby explains viral Instagram Live panic after Knicks’ title celebration By Stanley Harrison Published June 16, 2026, 6:41 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google OG Anunoby wanted to go live. He just did not want to lose a new phone in the process. The Knicks forward explained Monday night during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” what happened during his viral Instagram Live from the locker room celebration after the franchise won the NBA championship on Saturday night. Anunoby briefly went live as the Knicks celebrated their 94-90 Game 5 win over the Spurs, which secured the franchise’s first championship in 53 years.
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