Is Cade Cunningham already in the top-5 point guards in Pistons’ history?
Top-5 point guards in Pistons’ history
No. 4 – Gene Shue
Gene Shue was with the Pistons from 1957-1962 playing in 440 career games with the organization. You may not be familiar with this legendary Pistons’ great, but his six seasons with the Pistons were some of the best on record for the franchise. Even though he played in a much different era his impact on this team will not be forgotten.
Shue averaged 18.3 points 5.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists during his stint with the Pistons, averaging over twenty points in consecutive seasons. His 18.3 points is still third all-time for point guards, proving his numbers can stand the test of time.
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He was selected to the All-Star game five times, starting with the inaugural season in Detroit back in 1958. This five-year span was influential to an organization that was looking to gain notoriety in its new city. He and George Yardley (led the league in scoring in 1958) were a dynamic duo during those days, building the franchise we celebrate today.
The two-time All-NBA player was an innovator, and pioneer revolutionizing the game. He’s credited for creating one of the most known moves in basketball, the “spin move” yes he’s the first one to perform the legendary maneuver. Who would’ve thought that the most common basketball move was created by a Pistons legend?
Shue passed away recently at the age of 90 but left his mark on the game of basketball.