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Pistons guard Cade Cunningham bulked up for 2nd NBA season
Cade Cunningham packed on about 10 pounds of muscle in his first NBA offseason, hoping the added weight will help him lift his game and the Detroit Pistons to another level. “I didn’t recognize him,” Pistons coach Dwane Casey said Monday at the team's media day. Cunningham validated Detroit's decision to draft him No. 1 overall last year.
Detroit Draft Picks
Jaden
Ivey
1
Rnd
5
Pk
SG
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 4
- School: Purdue
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 195
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Ivey falling to No. 5 is the best scenario for the Pistons. Ivey in the backcourt with former No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham is a strong combination and one Pistons fans should be excited about. With the way Cunningham can create off the dribble and Ivey's flashy finishes around the rim, this is a fun, talented duo coming up in Detroit.
Jalen
Duren
1
Rnd
13
Pk
C
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 18
- School: Memphis
- Height: 6' 10"
- Weight: 250
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Duren is one of the youngest players in this draft class but has a lot of upside with his already built out frame at 6-foot-10, 250 pounds. The Pistons will get some help in the front court and Duren provides that immediate presence in the lane.
NBA Central Table
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 31 | .622 | 0.0 | |
| 46 | 36 | .561 | 5.0 | |
| 44 | 38 | .537 | 7.0 | |
| 25 | 57 | .305 | 26.0 | |
| 23 | 59 | .280 | 28.0 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
- z
- - Clinched Home Court