Cade Cunningham’s playstyle is relatively unique in the modern NBA. It’s rare to see an elite guard that doesn’t rely heavily on speed, quickness, athleticism, or 3-point barrages but rather has a balanced game from all over the court. Across NBA history, the best comparison might be a player whose career was cut too short due to injury: Brandon Roy.
What if Brandon Roy had stayed healthy? Cade Cunningham could have the answer
At his peak, Roy was a 3-time All-Star from 2007-2009 (the first All-Star selection came in just his second year in the league).