There wasn’t too much drama at the top of the 2021 NBA Draft with Cade Cunningham being the consensus top prospect in the annual event.
While the Detroit Pistons considered trading down from the top selection, it became clear leading up to Thursday evening that the Oklahoma State star would be that top selection.
Detroit made it official in Brooklyn, picking up the transcendent talent with the first overall pick in a decision that could change the landscape of the organization big time moving forward.
The 6-foot-8 Cade Cunningham averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 40% from distance for Oklahoma State last season. He’s an elite prospect and a future NBA All-Star at either guard position. Think Ben Simmons with an actual shooting ability.
That’s what the Pistons are getting to team up with 2020 first-round picks Killian Hayes, Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart. It’s a monumental moment for the organization, and the NBA world had its reactions.
Detroit is getting a great one. Welcome to the league, Cade. pic.twitter.com/lziHnlxABz
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) July 30, 2021
Detroit gets their new star @brhoops
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 30, 2021
The Pistons select Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft pic.twitter.com/TGWFyJrhcY
Cade Cunningham is the first overall selection in the 2021 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 30, 2021
He's the 3rd Big 12 player to be selected No. 1 overall (Andrew Wiggins – 2014 and Blake Griffin – 2009) pic.twitter.com/zOJXKn6VNc
New era in Detroit
— ESPN (@espn) July 30, 2021
Will @CadeCunningham_ be the next great Pistons guard? pic.twitter.com/x2CZZHTiAz
Congrats to the #1 pick @CadeCunningham_
— NBA 2K21 MyTEAM (@NBA2K_MyTEAM) July 30, 2021
Pick up his Galaxy Opal and Dark Matter cards in NEXT Packs now. pic.twitter.com/VUGeaiqUZJ
#1 Pick Cade Cunningham’s High School Mixtape! pic.twitter.com/fyIkyhU6QY
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 30, 2021
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