The evidence was overwhelming on the one-year anniversary of the trade for OG Anunoby. The Knicks are a better team with him.

A year ago yesterday, the Toronto Raptors shocked their fans with a franchise-defining trade that sent OG Anunoby to New York.

OG Anunoby's arrival is reminiscent of deal that brought Dave DeBusschere to Knicks ahead of their two championships.

Anunoby has averaged over 16 points per game this season, and has kept his efficiency at around the same pace throughout his career. His work as a top defender, though, has helped keep New York among the contenders in the NBA and has Anunoby looking like an All-Star.

Trading for OG Anunoby was a can't-miss deal for the New York Knicks a year ago. Monday night against his old team, Anunoby could hardly miss.