Pistons’ Cade Cunningham is having one of the better seasons no one is talking about
New York TimesDETROIT — Three years ago, as an up-and-coming prospect still living at home, Ausar Thompson argued with his twin brother, Amen, ad nauseam leading up to the 2021 NBA Draft about who should be the No. 5 overall by the Pistons in last year’s NBA Draft, his appreciation for Cunningham’s game has grown exponentially since they’ve come together. “I didn’t know he was the level of shot maker that he is,” Ausar Thompson told The Athletic on Saturday night, following Detroit’s 112-109 loss to the Orlando Magic, a game in which Cunningham scored 26 points on 11-of-20 shooting. The lobs are amazing.” Cade tonight: 🔹26 PTS 🔹7 REB 🔹4 AST 🔹1 STL 🔹4-7 3PM#DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/WNCXCgfvKN — Detroit Pistons February 25, 2024 Cunningham, who is technically in Year 3 but played only 12 games during his sophomore season due to injury, is having one of the better individual seasons in the NBA no one is talking about. I’m trying to get it.” People want to talk about the progress Cunningham has made because the Pistons aren’t worth talking about.