Although he doesn’t have the eye-watering dynamic talent, Cade Cunningham has shown the ability to control the tempo of the game through skill and brain. Like Hill, he has been dubbed a “hard-working genius” with his smooth and rhythmic dribbling, soft mid-range jump shots, static talent in different positions inside and outside the penalty area, and his consistently praised efforts. title…
For old fans, the Detroit Pistons, who carry the name of iron and blood, are a kind of romance that spans the ages. Isiah Thomas, Dennis Rodman, Joe Dumars, Bill Laimbeer and others made the Bad Boys known throughout the league with their explosive physical fitness, while rising stars such as Ben Wallace and Chauncey Billups, although they did not completely inherit the notoriety of their predecessors, used their strength to The tendency to win basketball games seems to be in the DNA of all Pistons players.
Although players have come and gone, the Motor City has also had outstanding players such as Josh Smith, Greg Monroe, Andre Drummond, Blake Griffin, Michael Curry and Lindsay Hunter, and even Jerry Stackhouse, who once challenged for the scoring title.
Speaking of the last member of the Pistons team who was once hailed as a genius, Grant Hill, who was in the same period as Kobe Bryant, Penny Hardaway and Ray Allen, is absolutely impressive. His talent and stability have been demonstrated as early as his rookie period. If not for subsequent injuries, perhaps he would have become a representative of the 1990s generation.
In Hill’s first six seasons, he averaged 21.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Although he has not shown the ability to shoot three-pointers, his mid-range jumper, touch, vision, skills and lightning-quick first step still make him a unique player in the league. In addition, his politeness off the court even broke people’s stereotypes about the Pistons, becoming the officially certified “Jordan successor.”
The current Pistons roster is filled with young talent, and the vast majority of it comes down to physical prowess.
Jalen Duren is a defensive anchor worth developing. He is 6 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 250 pounds, and has muscles comparable to Ben Wallace, a combination of size, speed and strength. Jaden Ivey has explosive power that belies his height. Perhaps he is the best player in the league to be described as a high-speed train. Newcomer Ausar Thompson’s athleticism has been described as “nuclear” and we’ve seen him dunk constantly in the past.
In addition, there are also players in the team who are not inferior in physical fitness, such as Isaiah Stewart, James Wiseman and Marvin Bagely.
Yes, this list feels familiar. This physically gifted and wild team brought back memories for many Pistons fans. Still, these guys still need to develop further and figure out how to turn raw power, adrenaline, and rage into winning opportunities.
But among these players, there is one special one, and that is Cade Cunningham. He is the most talented player on this team, and he is unique enough to step forward when needed. The rest of the time, he connects with other teammates and is the actual offensive center.
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Although he doesn’t have the eye-watering dynamic talent, Cade Cunningham has shown the ability to control the tempo of the game through skill and brain. Like Hill, he has been dubbed a “hard-working genius” with his smooth and rhythmic dribbling, soft mid-range jump shots, static talent in different positions inside and outside the penalty area, and his consistently praised efforts. title.
For a Pistons team with a lot of talent, getting Cade to 20-7-7 this season is definitely achievable, but the numbers are not what we care about. The biggest challenge for Cade Cunningham is how high he can take this team and how he responds to expectations.
During Grant Hill’s six years with the Pistons, the team’s front office made many mistakes, including sending away young prospects such as Randolph Childress, Theo Ratliff, Jerome Williams and Scot Pollard, snubbing Allan Houston, and bringing in Jerry Stackhouse. . On paper, Cade Cunningham has a different deal than Hill. He is now surrounded by talent and has the opportunity to see this group of players make a playoff push together.
The Pistons management has also made a series of reinforcements this season, giving Detroit, which has missed the playoffs for several years, a chance to show a different level of competitiveness this year. Cunningham will undoubtedly be the key to the outcome of the season. But the unshakable foundation of this team is also a super star worthy of attention in the future of the league.
[Special Editor Lin Changyi/Responsible Editor Xie Yiqian]
Reference for compiling this article:25-under-25: Cade Cunningham is the foundation of everything for the Pistons
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