Anne Hathaway laughs off close crash with New York Knicks star OG Anunoby during live game

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Anne Hathaway and her son Jack, escaped a courtside crash with NBA star Ogugua "OG" Anunoby Jr on Wednesday, November 13.

The New York Knicks star was trying to grab a loose ball during a game against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden and almost landed on the actress.

Anne Hathaway jokingly calls her NBA close crash 'bucket-list moment'

Fortunately, no one got hurt in the mishap, as Anne Hathaway laughed off the incident, and has reacted to the incident over her Instagram post.

"🏀🧡 Bucket-list moment 💙🗽," she captioned her video post, in which she thanked the basketball star.

"Almost got crashed into last night, I always wanted that to happen!" Hathaway said in the clip, before adding, "Thanks OG!"

During the game, one of the announcers chimed, “Anunoby’s scaring those along the sidelines,” joined by the other commentator, “The lil’ kid was mesmerized. He couldn’t move,” per Daily Mail.

The mother-son duo were back in the limelight during time out, in which Hathaway can be seen comforting her son, “He’s not happy about the popcorn being spilled, that’s for sure. There’s always more popcorn, young man,” the announcer joked again.

Internet lauds Anne Hathaway for handling possible crash moment lightheartedly

Netizens weighed in on the actress and NBA star's possible run-in during the game at Madison Square Garden.

A user commented on X (formerly Twitter), "The same she said 'I’ve always wanted that to happen' is kinda hilarious."

"Lmao she's actually being nice about it. most celebs would be pissed if a 6'7 dude almost landed on them during a game," one felt.

Another commented, "Great response. Always cherish the little moments and the big ones."

"Anne Hathaway's reaction must have been priceless! Glad OG didn't take her out courtside!" one wrote.

A person praised, "Anne Hathaway handling a near-courtside collision with humor and class—truly iconic! OG Anunoby might’ve added some unexpected drama to her night!"

"Anne Hathaway showing class and humor courtside! OG's close call just added extra drama to the game!" penned another individual.

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