In a recent fascinating interview, Brian Windhorst discusses Cade Cunningham's outstanding efforts in the most recent scrimmages with the help of Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon. Tim Bontemps exclaimed when questioned about Cade, "Cade Cunnigham is back and looks really good." After that, Bontemps discussed Cam's injuries, claiming that Cam may have been selected for Team USA's starting lineup.
Discussing Cam’s role in the scrimmages, Bontemps highlighted, “They had him in a Luka Doncic-type role on Friday during the scrimmages. The Select Team is basically here to mimic what the opposition is going to do during the tournament. Cade Cunnigham is essentially the same size as Luka. They had him playing the same way. And he was tearing Team USA apart,” before recounting specific impressive moments from the scrimmage and asserting Cam’s near-unstoppable presence.
In a recent media engagement, Cunningham clarified that he is currently focusing on ensuring optimal physical shape for the NBA season. “They go over, and there’s so much traveling, there’s so much, you know, like real schedule, like team practice and everything,” Cunningham explained how the Team USA’s strict routine can tamper with his recovery process.
Despite his great on-court abilities, Cade's injury has curtailed his media appearance. His sophomore season was cut short by a shin injury to just 12 games, which prompted him to decide on surgery and keep him out of the 2022–23 season.