3 Keys to Detroit Pistons reaching the Play-in tournament next season
Detroit Pistons: The Cade Cunningham effect
Cade Cunningham should play a vital role, even if he’s not the primary ball handler.
Under coach Casey’s regime, it’s encouraged to grab rebounds and go, looking to push the ball. If it’s not there, Cunningham has the IQ to pull it out but, if he sees daylight, or has a leak out pass, he’ll be delivering the basketball.
He provides a lot offensively. Cuningham can help with his ability to spot up, giving other’s room to operate. Cade can also be effective in the half court set, applying pressure on smaller defenders and forcing adjustments from coaching staff’s.
He’s a pick and roll guru as he’ll hit the cutter, the roller, or the corner three guy, depending on how you play the possession.
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Cunningham’s greatest attribute is his ability to orchestrate offensive schemes. With the proper floor spacing, he could be a elite isolation scorer, as he ranked in the 87th percentile at Oklahoma State.
He can get his all over the floor, so improving on the Pistons’ 35.1 percent from deep will be a must. Cunningham can be elite at both ends, he should be the connector to it all. If that’s the case, look for a strong defensive team with a efficient offense.
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That’s how you make the improvements necessary to be a Play-in tournament team, Pistons fans.