Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham was voted the top breakout player by seven NBA executives polled by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Cunningham had a “big summer at USA Basketball” while playing for the select team.
“Cade Cunningham’s combination of size and skill, along with health and an extra year of experience, is why I think he can break out this season,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype. “I like Monty Williams’ ability to motivate him, but I’m not sure what the style of play will be.”
Cunningham only appeared in 12 games last season for the Pistons due to a serious left shin injury. The first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft has fully recovered from his injury after undergoing surgery and is primed to have a huge 2023-24 season.
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Cunningham averaged 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists last season while shooting 41.5% from the field, 27.9% from beyond the arc and 83.7% from the free-throw line. The Oklahoma State product put up 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game during his rookie season.
The Pistons drafted Cunningham to be their new franchise player. The youngster has the talent to fill that role. He just has to stay healthy moving forward.
Cunningham already has 13 double-doubles and two triple-doubles in 76 games. Many scouts believe Cunningham has All-Star potential.
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Cunningham, who’s shot 30.9% from beyond the arc in the NBA, will look to improve his outside shooting in his third season.
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