The most entertaining time of year is here once again, as the NBA fraternity heads into the offseason. One of the most anticipated events in this period is the Annual NBA Draft Day set to roll on the 29th of July.

As the league edges closer to the draft, college athletes like Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green are just days away from being launched into the NBA spotlight.

This season, the Detroit Pistons, having suffered an abysmal season with a 20-52 record, will eagerly look to Draft Day, since they hold the #1 pick.

While picking the #1 may look like an obvious choice, it is far from it! Is Cunningham to Detroit a sure-shot solution to Detroit’s chronic struggles? The Pistons front office and Cunningham’s camp certainly think so!

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Cade Cunningham: All you need to know

Since Cunningham is a top draft prospect likely to join a historic group of #1 overall picks, here is all you need to know about the 19-year-old college freshman –

• University represented – Cunningham played for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
• Position played – Point Guard, Jersey Number – #2.
• Height and Weight – Cunningham stands tall at over 6ft 8 inches (2.03m) while weighing just under 220lbs.
• Wingspan – The freshman athlete has a 7foot wingspan.
• College Exploits – Averaged 20.1ppg/6.2rpg/3.5apg, while shooting 43.8% from the field, 40.3% from 3, and 84.6% from the line. He presents the perfect raw talent and skill for the modern game.
• Skill strengths – A dominant ISO game, facilitation prowess, and ability to drive to the basket.

The freshman poses as a perfect fit for Detroit, considering his build for a point guard, and raw offensive prowess. In fact, based on his exploits in college, Cade’s long-range passing, penetration, and shooting ability make him the triple-double package that fits into any system.

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Additionally, his 6’8″ frame, in combination with an NBA fitness regime leaves little to nitpick. Whether it be the pick and roll or screen and pop game sets, or the transition ability, Cunningham possesses the required skills for coping with the ongoing NBA revolution.

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And while at 6ft 8inches, scouts may consider his defense iffy, a 7ft wingspan, and the right defensive routine ought to set that straight!

Cunningham looks all in on Detroit

Assuming Cade Cunningham goes to the Pistons as the Number 1 overall pick this season, the freshman appears all for that idea. In an interview prior to the draft, Cunningham said, “I love Detroit. I’ve already been listening to Detroit music and things like that way before the draft lottery or any of that stuff.”

When asked about his aspirations if he does indeed become a Pistons player, he said, “If Detroit picks me, that’s the main thing I would try to do.

“Step in and embody the swag that people from Detroit walk with, the people from Michigan in general. They kind of have an underdog go-get-what-you-want feel to them, and I like that about the city.”

Could the freshman star from Arlington, Texas, be just what the doctor ordered for a franchise currently in shambles? We will likely find out soon enough!

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