Cade Cunningham's Rise to All-Star Stardom

0:00On this March 5th, here's what's making headlines for the NBA. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is thriving as an all-star starter this season, leading his team to the top of the Eastern Conference. After a brutal 14-win year two seasons back, he's now averaging 25 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. His play has the Pistons on pace for back-to-back 40-win seasons, their first in nearly 20 years. Cunningham insists life hasn't changed much, despite the spotlight. He feels more pressure to build on this success and chase championships rather than settle for just playing in the league. Coming off that low point made him hungrier, and he knows how thin the line is between winning and falling back. His grounded outlook stems from his Texas roots. Dad Keith was a star quarterback recruit, who suffered a freak injury lifting of bed in college, ending his football dreams early. He became an electrical engineer, and together with Mom Cary, they instilled hard work and humility in Cade and his siblings.

1:03Team H. Raive about his leadership. Sinter Jalen Durin, a fellow Texan, credits Cunningham's off-court habits and work ethic for his rise. Assistant coach Jared Jack calls him a rare, low-mainten superstar, who shares the ball and spotlight, drawing comparisons to top guards coached. Even opponents respect his cool demeanor under pressure. At 24, Cunningham says, small mindset shifts and a sharper game feel have slowed everything down for him. He plans to stay humble, keep grinding, and elevate the whole team. DnN is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-N-A-T-R-T-S-R-T-L dot com.