Which draft/free agent combination would fit best with Cade Cunningham?
Detroit Pistons draft and free agency: Best fits with Cade Cunningham
Zach LaVine and Chet Holmgren
In this scenario, which is admittedly a huge long shot that probably won’t happen, the Pistons trade Jerami Grant for a young player and draft pick, sign Zach LaVine in free agency and draft Chet Holmgren.
This would instantly be one of the most interesting starting fives in the NBA:
- Cade Cunningham
- Zach LaVine
- Saddiq Bey
- Chet Holmgren
- Isaiah Stewart
This lineup has scoring, play-making and 3-point shooting at four positions to go with a bruiser to handle the rebounding with Holmgren swatting shots from the weak side.
Cade and LaVine would be a nightmare for defenses and the entire starting five would be switchable on the other end, making it almost impossible to create distinct mismatches.
Unfortunately, I think LaVine is the least likely to come to the Detroit Pistons, so this one is probably a pipe dream, but let me dream!
The next possibility is a little more likely.