Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has decided to have season-ending surgery on his ailing left shin, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The former No. 1 overall pick has missed Detroit’s past 17 games as he tried to rest and strengthen the shin, but after consultation with several doctors in recent weeks decided the best course of action was to have surgery. The move gives Cunningham the best chance to be fully recovered ahead of training camp next season, Wojnarowksi reports.
Cunningham averaged 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6 assists in an abbreviated sophomore season.