Cade Cunningham is asked to do a lot on offense, and that’s usually the right decision for the Detroit Pistons. He is clearly the best player and consistently makes the right decisions, whether it’s scoring himself or creating looks for teammates. But the next evolution for the team’s offense might involve taking the ball out of his hands.
Last season, Cade’s usage rate was top six in the NBA among qualified players. As a former #1 overall draft pick, he’s shouldered a similar burden for almost his entire pro career. But recent playoff results have shown us how hard it is to win with this style.