When asked if he would try to limit Cade Cunningham’s usage rate next season, JB Bickerstaff broke from his predecessors and said no.
No lies… JB Bickerstaff is Cade Cunningham’s first coach to reject any notion of reducing his usage.
I asked if there’s any thought of it with additional ball handlers and it was a resounding: “NO.”
Cade’s previous 2 coaches each stated they wanted to bring his usage down. pic.twitter.com/pc2SL0q1ep— Brandon Dent | @WoodwardSports #DetroitKoolAid (@DetroitKoolAid) September 30, 2025This has been a hot topic of conversation after Cunningham was forced to carry most of the offensive burden himself last season, particularly in the playoffs when it became painfully obvious that the Pistons needed a viable second option.