I remember when people were saying Cade was a bust, bad number 1 pick, re-draft hed be way lower and all that crap. And now hes shoving all that shit down those doubters throats. Lets Go Pistons!
I actually see his finishing this year as a step forward. The percentage is down but the types of shots he's taking are going to work better long term. Last year it was very amateur looking. He attacked head on which was never going to work at a high level. The angles he's creating now, in 3-4 years those shots will go in at a higher rate. His touch is too good. He just needs reps. Especially because I think he's gonna get stronger in his core and not just use bumps, but actually shed defenders. How Jayson Tatum added 12 pounds of muscle before last year at 25 and became a much more physical finisher, I think Cade is on a similar trajectory. And that will also lead to more FT.
Good video, you know ball i just subscribed! I think Cade is Top 2 Guard with Shai.. and this is only his 4th year. My favorite player man so happy the team is doing well now
@@grantlaswell-bq1nh That's really high. So he's better than Brunson and Curry? Not sure I can go there. He's still an inefficient scorer. High turnover rate, low FT rate, low finishing percentage. He makes up some ground vs Morant, Trae, Dame, LaMelo, Hali and Garland on defense but they are all better offensive players. Kyrie & Harden are still better too. But I think Cade is showing that, with a little more polish, he's definitely going to be an All-NBA player.
I think its kinda 2 fold. 1 is that he is not getting enough calls on shots at the basket especially from his drives. Its improved from last season, but refs still aren't treating this dude like an elite number 1 so he doesn't get the calls like the stars do. 2 is that because he doesn't get the calls, he's kinda forcing bad angles on some of the rim shots cuz he knows any contact probably won't get called in his favor. So he tries to avoid contact on the shot. Its forced him to become more creative with finishing attempts but its still inefficient.
Tatum is actually a ridiculously good finisher but anytime he misses it's like a normal player missing 10 times because he's Jayson Tatum and he's over scrutinized. Like dude is at 81% at the rim this year. But when he was younger, yeah, JT had some finishing issues to work through. (Plus some bad playoff series even last year.) But I completely agree with the comparison. I think Cade will similarly add 10-15 pounds of muscle and increase his FT rate in his mid-20s like Tatum
Saying he is the “light skin Luka” implies that Luka has a darker skin tone. All of that is just pointless. What does the tone of his skin have to do with anything? When did this “light skinned” thing become something that folks feel the need to interject into conversations? As if by being light skinned it makes a player somehow less of a player and when they rise above this shortcoming it is something abnormal. It’s all strange as hell.
First, he's healthy. For whatever reason, his skillset is criminally underappreciated. He's putting up Grant Hill numbers when Hill was in Detroit. just without the recognition.
I think the most impressive thing about the pistons is that they've been a legit good defensive team this year while touting maybe like 3 clear positive defenders (cade, stew, ausar). Two of which are current negatives on offense (i think stew should start and be utilized more as a spacer in a 5 out offense which would further boost cade's game, a lot of the rim finishing you pointed out with the second defender is often due to one of duren or stew being camped in the paint when stew doesn't need to be there). I don't know the stats but it's been clear all season before Ausar was cleared to play, which is a testament to JB's coaching that he can build a legit defense while starting the worst defender in the league (Duren). For Cade and the pistons to take another leap, I think it hinges on benching and ultimately replacing Duren. He's the team's biggest problem right now and his lack of spacing pretty much offsets any offensive potential he has (which I think is legitimate but doesn't matter if he can't space the floor or defend as a big). I also don't even think Cade is that good of a defender, he's got great hands and is really good on one on situations but he also leaves open shooters and makes errors more than I'd like to see. Last year's pistons and this year's pistons should be prime examples on why coaching is so important in the NBA. The difference between Monty and JB is clear as day and night and I think are two teams who should be studied by anyone to understand coaching better. Cade's making a legit case for being the best guard in the east and the vision with the pistons is clear but again I think it all hinges on what happens with Duren. I was extremely high on Duren even up to last year, he has legit skill on offense, has been one of the better rebounders in the league and has a real ability to push the ball up the floor and play that jokic/draymond role albeit on a lower level. He showed pretty impressive defensive indicators as an 18 year old rookie and I was super high on him, but his defense has completely regressed due to abysmal effort and IQ on that end. For comparison, Isaiah Stewart has quietly turned into one of the best defenders in the league as an undersized big with subpar foot speed. But he's always had great IQ and motor, and has improved so to become that this year. Duren has had ankle issues since that rookie year that may have offset some of his athleticism, but he's just bad. Every other pistons prospect has worked hard to improve on that end, ron holland is honestly just kind of bad but it doesn't matter because his hustle and work ethic is great. Sasser won't ever be more than a fun bench spark plug and he has shown serious effort, Ivey was one of the worst defenders in the league and he has still improved. What Detroit does with Jalen Duren is the biggest swing factor for me this year, he doesn't have stew to hide behind anymore. Great video as always, I think this might be the answer to Cade's biggest flaws right now and overall the answer to what the pistons real ceiling is as a longtime pistons fan. Keep up the great work! Edit: Wemby would've solved all these issues lol him and cade were made for each other. fuck adam silver
Think about this Cade & Paolo are the most underappreciated 1st overall picks of the 2020s by the media but basketball people understand how good they are
Homer take, but his efficiency at the rim would look a lot more like the other top guards if he got the same whistle they got. Ethical buckets only though.
Really like Cade, he is super smart and I like his style, pace and versatility. Plays pretty mature and if he keeps improving his few deficiencies, he can for sure be an all NBA player for sure.
IMO shot selection and trying to score over multiple defenders is by far the biggest reason for the low rim percentage, as much as half. But if you consider how that willingness to finish the drive and shoot over anybody has led to defenses prioritize him over guarding his teammates, it's set up for him to show a big improvement in the second half of the season if he can convert those drives to assists.
I think you forgot the fact cade gets a ton of no calls and alot of contact, I dont care about superstar status a foul is a foul, and they are called to keep the game in check and keep players from getting hurt
as a Pistons fan I can tell you part of why Cade is perceived to have bad finishing. He doesn;t get the foul calls. Been getting a bad whistle since rookie szn. Pistons foul disparity has been staggering for a while now... but good analysis 💯 I've been saying Cade should work on his counter moves and euros slashing to the rim. This year seems like he's figured out his body and that he's really bigger than dudes
Idk why but coaches seemed to neglect his offball skills, maybe because he didn't have any reliable ball handleds in his career, which actually makes him the #1 overall pick
Somehow Lamelo stole all this mans allstar votes. Lamelo the new Trae Young, but with less assists and lower FG%. How you shoot worse than Trae? Whooaah Whoah
For one they 7-1 in January and the hottest team in the east right now, they're 2 games out the six seed and have a 1.5 lead in front of 9 th place...Cade and the pistons might win 42 too 45 wins...
Ok maybe you can give me the answer to this question. So I think Cade is sga/luka lite. But I’ve always wondered why he doesn’t finish as good as them? Are they more athletic than Cade? Or is it that they are more craftier?
No bandwagons Detroit Basketball... Cade the truth I'm here for it 3 years later 14-68 worse season in franchise history now look,They going to the playoffs and cade going to the All Star game
Cade 6'7. Don't forget KD was listed at 6'9 when he's clearly 6'11 and Bronny CJ McCollum and Donovan Mitchell were listed at 6'5 when at best they 6'2. At best
That's the fear: nothing about him, just that this franchise keeps doing stupid things and never builds a good enough team around him to actually contend.
I swear there are plenty of UA-cam videos calling a genius every top 50 NBA player. Stop d riding mfs, his team is consistently one of the worst teams in the NBA. Genius....
LMAOOOOOOO RIGHT AFTER HE BEATS THE KNICKS🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣PERFECT TIMING
I think this is the first time I've ever had good timing on an upload!
@@HoopVenue Well done brother! Had me laughing to myself at work lol
Well said Detroit vs everybody 🤌
We’re gonna shock the world this year LFG DETROIT
Hopefully Cade goes to a better team or DET gets good enough to attract talent
Impeccable timing as I just finished watching him dog the Knicks lmao
The Knicks been getting dirted lately 😭
Appreciate the Cade love.... DEEEETROIT BASKETBAAAAALL!!
Love Cade he’s not the soft ones or taking easy way out. Hopefully he stays in Detroit for long time try to win a chip with them
If Cade got a whistle like some of these guards his finishing would probably be in line with them.
CADE VIDEO WE HEREEEEEEE
As a knicks fan AND a hoops venue fan,this video hurts😂😂😂
Probably the best breakdown I’ve seen of his so far; there’s been a lot of them lately so that is saying a lot. Appreciate it!
Trust there's a lot of elite breakdowns on his channel
Bro I literally looked up Cades name to watch vids like these bout a month ago, nothing, last week theirs been 4 Cades making noise🔥
BEEN LOVING THESE CADE CUNNINGHAM VIDEOS, IVE BEEN SAYING LFGGGG
I was already a Cade Cunningham fan. Now I'm an air conditioner 😅
Watching right after watching the piston win the game against the Knicks
That was an awesome game!
Great timing!
I think Cade is underrated
People are starting to take notice!
No the team is not the Cades he’s not him, my boi ice Trae has his own emote. What about your guys??
Cades finishing % should increase once he begins getting more calls on his drives. He might have the worst whistle in the NBA it’s insane
Great video. I like your ideas for increasing that FG% at the rim.
I remember when people were saying Cade was a bust, bad number 1 pick, re-draft hed be way lower and all that crap. And now hes shoving all that shit down those doubters throats. Lets Go Pistons!
Lmaoo nobody said that Cade been cooking his team was just trash
Can’t wait to watch this after work
I actually see his finishing this year as a step forward. The percentage is down but the types of shots he's taking are going to work better long term.
Last year it was very amateur looking. He attacked head on which was never going to work at a high level. The angles he's creating now, in 3-4 years those shots will go in at a higher rate. His touch is too good. He just needs reps.
Especially because I think he's gonna get stronger in his core and not just use bumps, but actually shed defenders.
How Jayson Tatum added 12 pounds of muscle before last year at 25 and became a much more physical finisher, I think Cade is on a similar trajectory. And that will also lead to more FT.
Right as Cade torches the Knicks, you upload this. The right timing!
Good video, you know ball i just subscribed! I think Cade is Top 2 Guard with Shai.. and this is only his 4th year. My favorite player man so happy the team is doing well now
Cade is the 5th best point guard in the league imo
Nah 3rd
@@grantlaswell-bq1nh That's really high. So he's better than Brunson and Curry? Not sure I can go there.
He's still an inefficient scorer. High turnover rate, low FT rate, low finishing percentage.
He makes up some ground vs Morant, Trae, Dame, LaMelo, Hali and Garland on defense but they are all better offensive players.
Kyrie & Harden are still better too.
But I think Cade is showing that,
with a little more polish, he's definitely going to be an All-NBA player.
@@michaelahurtharden is not still better lol, I love harden but he's even more inefficient than Cade while being a slightly less versatile passer
@@michaelahurtI think he is top 3 pg in 2025
@@thasneemrizvi Yeah. You're right. Didn't realize Harden fell off that much.
That backboard alley-oop to Ausar is a mandatory highlight to include on all videos about the Pistons this season.
Yall always talk about percentages like the refs not acknowledging the fouls don't impact everything
I think its kinda 2 fold. 1 is that he is not getting enough calls on shots at the basket especially from his drives. Its improved from last season, but refs still aren't treating this dude like an elite number 1 so he doesn't get the calls like the stars do. 2 is that because he doesn't get the calls, he's kinda forcing bad angles on some of the rim shots cuz he knows any contact probably won't get called in his favor. So he tries to avoid contact on the shot. Its forced him to become more creative with finishing attempts but its still inefficient.
Always knew he would be All-NBA material. Just needed to be healthy + better management regarding his supporting cast
His drive remains me of Jayson Tatum, both great players that can get downhill a lot but have trouble making them consistently
Tatum is actually a ridiculously good finisher but anytime he misses it's like a normal player missing 10 times because he's Jayson Tatum and he's over scrutinized. Like dude is at 81% at the rim this year.
But when he was younger, yeah, JT had some finishing issues to work through. (Plus some bad playoff series even last year.) But I completely agree with the comparison.
I think Cade will similarly add 10-15 pounds of muscle and increase his FT rate in his mid-20s like Tatum
@@michaelahurtYeah Tatum used to be a below average finisher compared to other stars, but he's one of the best especially this year.
Bro the first couple of clips literally OOZE luka
Cade is a technician. A very cerebral player as well🧠
He’s the lightskin Luka with defense 😂
Right! Luka is dark dark.
Saying he is the “light skin Luka” implies that Luka has a darker skin tone. All of that is just pointless. What does the tone of his skin have to do with anything? When did this “light skinned” thing become something that folks feel the need to interject into conversations? As if by being light skinned it makes a player somehow less of a player and when they rise above this shortcoming it is something abnormal. It’s all strange as hell.
@ bro it’s not that deep,
@ I just want to be enlightened as to what the point of the reference might be. If you don’t have an answer than just move along and ignore me.
@@Javarious It is for me.
ESPN said he was the 67th best player in the league haha. Heart breaking we didn't get Wemby because those two together...
He been cooking. Glad to see him getting deserved recognition
IM NOW A CADE FAN
bru i love watching the pistons now dude is the truth
Great video. Thank you for making this
First, he's healthy. For whatever reason, his skillset is criminally underappreciated. He's putting up Grant Hill numbers when Hill was in Detroit. just without the recognition.
I think the most impressive thing about the pistons is that they've been a legit good defensive team this year while touting maybe like 3 clear positive defenders (cade, stew, ausar). Two of which are current negatives on offense (i think stew should start and be utilized more as a spacer in a 5 out offense which would further boost cade's game, a lot of the rim finishing you pointed out with the second defender is often due to one of duren or stew being camped in the paint when stew doesn't need to be there). I don't know the stats but it's been clear all season before Ausar was cleared to play, which is a testament to JB's coaching that he can build a legit defense while starting the worst defender in the league (Duren). For Cade and the pistons to take another leap, I think it hinges on benching and ultimately replacing Duren. He's the team's biggest problem right now and his lack of spacing pretty much offsets any offensive potential he has (which I think is legitimate but doesn't matter if he can't space the floor or defend as a big). I also don't even think Cade is that good of a defender, he's got great hands and is really good on one on situations but he also leaves open shooters and makes errors more than I'd like to see.
Last year's pistons and this year's pistons should be prime examples on why coaching is so important in the NBA. The difference between Monty and JB is clear as day and night and I think are two teams who should be studied by anyone to understand coaching better. Cade's making a legit case for being the best guard in the east and the vision with the pistons is clear but again I think it all hinges on what happens with Duren. I was extremely high on Duren even up to last year, he has legit skill on offense, has been one of the better rebounders in the league and has a real ability to push the ball up the floor and play that jokic/draymond role albeit on a lower level. He showed pretty impressive defensive indicators as an 18 year old rookie and I was super high on him, but his defense has completely regressed due to abysmal effort and IQ on that end.
For comparison, Isaiah Stewart has quietly turned into one of the best defenders in the league as an undersized big with subpar foot speed. But he's always had great IQ and motor, and has improved so to become that this year. Duren has had ankle issues since that rookie year that may have offset some of his athleticism, but he's just bad. Every other pistons prospect has worked hard to improve on that end, ron holland is honestly just kind of bad but it doesn't matter because his hustle and work ethic is great. Sasser won't ever be more than a fun bench spark plug and he has shown serious effort, Ivey was one of the worst defenders in the league and he has still improved. What Detroit does with Jalen Duren is the biggest swing factor for me this year, he doesn't have stew to hide behind anymore.
Great video as always, I think this might be the answer to Cade's biggest flaws right now and overall the answer to what the pistons real ceiling is as a longtime pistons fan. Keep up the great work!
Edit: Wemby would've solved all these issues lol him and cade were made for each other. fuck adam silver
finally a video about Cade cunningham this season
Thanks for the Cade Cunningham recognition
Us Pistons fans greatly appreciate the respect for Duece!! Detroit Basketballllllll
Bro so now every one wants to talk about Cade like he’s been like this
loving every Cade and Pistons video and after the Knicks win? yeah man
Imagine using Cade as a “big man” in a pick and roll situation. Think it could unlock a whole new offence with a suitable star just don’t know who
Think about this Cade & Paolo are the most underappreciated 1st overall picks of the 2020s by the media but basketball people understand how good they are
15:25 Cade has been showing off the lefty jump hook too lately 🤫
He addressed it at 16:25 lol
He can always demonstrate a role model as a leader on court and off court. I think he is right candidate for Team USA in next Olympic games.
Cade, SGA, Jokic keep real basketball alive
Homer take, but his efficiency at the rim would look a lot more like the other top guards if he got the same whistle they got. Ethical buckets only though.
Really like Cade, he is super smart and I like his style, pace and versatility. Plays pretty mature and if he keeps improving his few deficiencies, he can for sure be an all NBA player for sure.
Cade is Grant Hill With Point Guard Skills..
Following in the footsteps of Grant Hill. Cunningham is a top player
Awesome, awesome video!!!!
IMO shot selection and trying to score over multiple defenders is by far the biggest reason for the low rim percentage, as much as half. But if you consider how that willingness to finish the drive and shoot over anybody has led to defenses prioritize him over guarding his teammates, it's set up for him to show a big improvement in the second half of the season if he can convert those drives to assists.
Cade should be an all star starter for the East?
He learned some moves from Luka.
JOMPER IS IN FULL EFFECT
This man literally just needed shooters around him to become an all star 😂
we use the words, “generational”, “genius” and “superstar” so frivolously nowadays.
Love this!
His play style reminds me of kobe
I was just about to search up Cade highlights bro
FINALLY THE PEOPLE ARE SEEING MY GOAT😭😭
Harden kobe hybrid
His game reminds me a lot of a Luka/harden type just more midrange oriented and better defensive upside
Gotta upgrade at the 5 and add some fire power to the starting group
Luka, SGA, and maybe even Harden should be his rolemodels
Baby Duncan
I think you forgot the fact cade gets a ton of no calls and alot of contact, I dont care about superstar status a foul is a foul, and they are called to keep the game in check and keep players from getting hurt
as a Pistons fan I can tell you part of why Cade is perceived to have bad finishing. He doesn;t get the foul calls. Been getting a bad whistle since rookie szn. Pistons foul disparity has been staggering for a while now... but good analysis 💯 I've been saying Cade should work on his counter moves and euros slashing to the rim. This year seems like he's figured out his body and that he's really bigger than dudes
CADE 🔥🔥🔥🔥
BEN WAITING ON THIS 1🔥🔥CADE 1 OF MY FAVE PLAYERS LOWKEY💪🏾I THINK HE WILL BETTER THAN A LOT OF PPL THINK💯😮💨
Solid fundamentals reminds me of B Roy
Idk why but coaches seemed to neglect his offball skills, maybe because he didn't have any reliable ball handleds in his career, which actually makes him the #1 overall pick
I really hope they make the playoffs or at least the play in to get a chance at the playoffs, I think they'll be a problem for any team tbh
Somehow Lamelo stole all this mans allstar votes. Lamelo the new Trae Young, but with less assists and lower FG%. How you shoot worse than Trae? Whooaah Whoah
For one they 7-1 in January and the hottest team in the east right now, they're 2 games out the six seed and have a 1.5 lead in front of 9 th place...Cade and the pistons might win 42 too 45 wins...
Glad Detroit get rid of Monty, he was such a bad coach and just wants money.
Ok maybe you can give me the answer to this question. So I think Cade is sga/luka lite. But I’ve always wondered why he doesn’t finish as good as them? Are they more athletic than Cade? Or is it that they are more craftier?
Tony Parker with a jump shot?
*Hoop Venue* Here's why this slept on guy is great....
*ESPN Tomorrow Morning* The Lakers lost again last night....
anyone else’s quality low for his vids?
Don't show Pensare this video 😂
Nice
How many point guards are you taking before Cade Cunningham?
5th-3rd
@@grantlaswell-bq1nhBased purely on this that’s where I would have him. In a vacuum I would probably have him around 7th.
Shai and Luka. Until Cade turns 25 and hits his prime.
Cade Cunningham >
@@ry_an. this. Cade's ceiling is too high to put other pgs ahead of him. Dude has luka potential. And his floor is currently all nba caliber.
No bandwagons Detroit Basketball... Cade the truth I'm here for it 3 years later 14-68 worse season in franchise history now look,They going to the playoffs and cade going to the All Star game
Im here early mr.venue
W
Cade 6'7. Don't forget KD was listed at 6'9 when he's clearly 6'11 and Bronny CJ McCollum and Donovan Mitchell were listed at 6'5 when at best they 6'2. At best
He taller than Lamelo who everyone glazes for being 6’7 when Lamelo is more 6’5.5-6’6
Alejandro Calldini
Hopefully his career isn't similar to damian Lillards when he was in his prime.
That's the fear: nothing about him, just that this franchise keeps doing stupid things and never builds a good enough team around him to actually contend.
I swear there are plenty of UA-cam videos calling a genius every top 50 NBA player.
Stop d riding mfs, his team is consistently one of the worst teams in the NBA. Genius....
Detroit to the playoffs?
Top 10 before you know it. If not better. And stop over analyzing the kid.
Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobly are better than Cade Cunningham and they have a better chance of being a superstar than Cade
What's behind the broad out of nowhere hype for this dude!
Did you watch the video yet?
He's been fucking insane wake up, because look at ant getting glazed.
Because people are finally waking up
First
W
THEY NEED TO TRADE FOR ZION AND INGRAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, they do not need to do either one of those terribly stupid things. C'mon, man.
This aint it
Bro averages almost 4 turnovers a game still, he nice but not that insane
Are you telling me the best pistons draft pick since Grant Hill, has the same crossover as… Grant Hill 🥹. Cool cuz we love G Hill