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Rising Rookie 📈

Despite a slow start, Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham is flashing All-NBA potential. His creativity from the point guard spot sets him above his peers.

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Cade Before & After All-Star Break ⭐️

Pre-PPG
15.7
Pre-FG%
39.4
Post-PPG
22.3
Post-FG%
44.4

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Fluid and smooth 😎

Unlike some guards, Cunningham doesn't wow with out-of-the-gym bounce or speedy blow-bys. Instead, this year's top pick uses fluidity and a change of pace to pull off creative plays for him and his teammates.

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I love his game, I'm definitely a big fan. ... he can be very, very special.

- Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan

(Woodward Sports Network)

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Rookie of the Year? 🧐

With his strong close to the season, many are calling for Cunningham to be considered for the top award recognizing first-year players.

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Cade's place among rookies 

PPG
1st
APG
2nd
3-pointers
2nd
MPG
3rd

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Future star 🤩

Whether he wins the award or not, it's become evident during this recent stretch that Cade Cunningham is the cornerstone of the Pistons' future. His seemingly effortless flash and creativity are big reasons why.

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