Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, selected first overall in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Oklahoma State University, has established himself as the franchise's cornerstone player.[1][2]
In the 2023-24 season, the Pistons finished with a 14-68 record, the worst in the NBA, capped by a 28-game road losing streak that set a league record.[3][4]
The team played under Monty Williams, who had signed a six-year, $78 million contract before the season—the largest coaching deal in NBA history at the time. Williams was relieved of his duties after one season in June 2024.[5]
J.B. Bickerstaff was hired as head coach ahead of the 2024-25 season.[5]
Through 24 games in the 2024-25 season (as of December 4, 2024), Cunningham is averaging 24.7 points, 9.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. The Pistons have a 11-13 record and sit 11th in the Eastern Conference.[2][6]
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | APG | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | DET | 64 | 17.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 |
| 2022-23 | DET | 45 | 19.9 | 6.2 | 3.9 |
| 2023-24 | DET | 62 | 22.7 | 7.5 | 4.3 |
| 2024-25* | DET | 24 | 24.7 | 9.4 | 5.0 |
| Career | 195 | 21.2 | 7.1 | 4.1 | *As of Dec. 4, 2024. Source: [2] |
The NBA playoffs are scheduled to begin on April 19, 2025.[7]
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Accessed date: December 4, 2024
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Publication date: January 10, 2024
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