Cade Cunningham can't abandon NBA's forgotten art

New York Knicks v Detroit Pistons | Mike Mulholland/GettyImagesCade Cunningham is a refreshing throwback for most NBA fans with his controlled pace and versatile skillset. As his NBA career has progressed, he’s modernized his game by steadily replacing long midrange attempts with 3s and shots at the rim. But he must be careful to not overdo this optimization and take away what makes him so special.

The midrange still has its place

On media day, Cade spoke about trying to improve his (and the team’s) efficiency by taking fewer long midrange shots over the years. Last season, he had his lowest share of points from the midrange at 9.5 percent and his highest share of points in the paint at 49…