Cade Cunningham's arrival onto the NBA's upper echelon has been loud and unmistakable this season. His offensive excellence, especially in the fourth quarter, is turning heads and catching the attention of national media. But his defensive effort has not gotten the attention it deserves, despite his large role in the Pistons' lockdown defense.
Cade is one of the league's most underrated defenders
With 12 games played so far, Cade's stat line is eye-catching. He's averaging 27 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists per game as one of the league's most well-rounded superstars. A very overlooked aspect of his stats are the 1.