Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee has set the internet abuzz with a cryptic statement that has reignited speculation about her personal life, particularly her rumoured connection with New York Knicks basketball star OG Anunoby.
A 'Messy' Podcast Moment Fuels Speculation
The gymnast appeared on a recent episode of the popular "First We Feast" podcast, hosted by Chef Esther Choi. While the show typically revolves around food, a quick-fire question segment took an unexpected turn. Choi presented Lee with a hot take: "The Knicks are winning the 2026 NBA Championship."
Lee's immediate reaction was telling. With a smirk, she held up a green thumbs-up card and declared, "That is so messy." She ultimately agreed with the statement, but the host's follow-up comment added more fuel to the fire. Choi emphasised, "Well YOU definitely have to" agree, implying a personal connection to the team. Lee laughed and concluded, "That is so messy but yeah we are just going to agree and move on."
Fans Connect the Dots to OG Anunoby
This brief exchange was enough for eagle-eyed fans to link Lee's awkwardness and choice of words to the long-standing rumours about her and Knicks forward OG Anunoby. Social media platforms quickly filled with reactions dissecting her every word and expression.
One fan questioned, "Hmmmm, now why is that messy, and why does she specifically HAVE to agree…?" Another user commented humorously, "His name ain’t OG for no reason," while someone else stated, "OG got her on lockdown." The speculation even extended to jokes about a potential wedding at Madison Square Garden.
This is not the first time the duo has been the subject of dating gossip. Previously, they were spotted exchanging smiles at courtside during games, which immediately sparked rumours. However, in July 2025, Lee directly addressed the speculation in an interview with Mirror US Sports.
Lee's Past Denial and Lasting Mystery
At that time, Suni Lee clearly shut down the rumours. She stated exclusively, "we’re just friends, and I’m really good friends with a bunch of the guys on the Knicks team... Honestly, I just enjoy watching basketball, which is why I went to most of the games."
Despite this clear denial, the rumours have persisted, partly because Lee has revealed in other interviews that she prefers dating athletes. Her recent, seemingly innocuous comment on the podcast has now brought the speculation back to the forefront. Both Lee and Anunoby are known to be intensely private about their personal lives, making it unlikely that either will publicly address the renewed chatter anytime soon.
For now, fans are left to analyse the subtext of a single word—"messy"—and wonder about the true nature of the connection between the Olympic gymnastics champion and the NBA star.
