Through the first three weeks of Mike Brown’s tenure, OG Anunoby was the constant, the irreplaceable wing. 

Others were less reliable. Mitchell Robinson, for instance, was unavailable. Mikal Bridges struggled as the point-of-attack defender. Jalen Brunson sprained his ankle. Karl-Anthony Towns was riding a roller coaster of emotions and production. Josh Hart was on a bigger roller coaster. 

But Anunoby? He’s been the best 3-point shooter, the best defender, the player Brown gushed about recently as a worthy candidate for both the All-Star game and Defensive Player of the Year. 

Then during Friday night, Anunoby pulled a hammy.