James Harden's comments prove Cade Cunningham is on the right track

J.B. Bickerstaff has worked wonders with his Detroit Pistons team. They're currently positioned as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference and are in the thick of the playoff hunt. The turnaround from last year has been one of this season's best storylines, with Cade Cunningham leading the charge. 

Cunningham, 23, has begun to make good on the potential that saw him cited as a future superstar during the 2021 draft cycle. He's averaging 25.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game, shooting 46% from the field and 36.5% from three-point range.

Now, it would appear that Cunningham is earning the praise and attention of his peers. Speaking during his postgame news conference following the Pistons' 106-97 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, former MVP James Harden joined the growing list of players to uplift the young guard.

“He's finally healthy, finally has some pieces he can work with. Shooting, bigs, defenders, and the result of that is he's playing like one of the best players in the league,” Harden said. “Kudos to him, he's done an unbelievable job this year and he's gonna continue to get better.”