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Cade Parker CunninghamAmerican basketball player
Date of Birth: 25.09.2001
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Cade Cunningham: A Rising Star in the NBA
- Detroit Pistons: A Historic Debut
- Record-Breaking Achievements: Triple-Doubles and More
- MVP of Rising Stars: A Bright Future Ahead
- Contract Extension: A Commitment to Detroit
- National Team Success: World U19 Gold Medalist
Cade Cunningham: A Rising Star in the NBA
College Career: Oklahoma State CowboysCade Cunningham played college basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys from 2020 to 2021. As a freshman, he averaged 17.4 points, 5.6 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons: A Historic Debut
In the 2021 NBA Draft, Cunningham was selected first overall by the Detroit Pistons. He quickly made his debut in the NBA Summer League, where he showcased his skills. On October 30, 2021, he made his official NBA debut against the Orlando Magic.
Record-Breaking Achievements: Triple-Doubles and More
Cunningham became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double with at least 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, including five three-pointers. He continued to impress, becoming the Pistons' youngest player ever to record multiple triple-doubles in a season.
MVP of Rising Stars: A Bright Future Ahead
Cunningham's exceptional performance earned him the MVP award at the 2022 NBA Rising Stars game. Despite missing games due to injury, he averaged 21.2 points and 6.7 assists after the All-Star break.
Contract Extension: A Commitment to Detroit
On July 9, 2024, Cunningham and the Pistons agreed to a maximum five-year, $224 million rookie contract extension. This demonstrated the team's belief in his talent and potential.
National Team Success: World U19 Gold Medalist
Cunningham represented the United States at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, where he averaged 11.7 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game. He helped the team capture the gold medal with a victory over Mali in the final.
