Dante Cunningham has played for five different NBA teams during his seven-year pro career, including spending most of his time in the Western Conference, with Portland, Memphis, Minnesota and New Orleans. In 2015-16, the Pelicans combo forward will attempt to reach the NBA playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time. Cunningham was instrumental during New Orleans’ push to the postseason in 2014-15, after signing as a free agent in December.
Most memorable moment in the NBA: “The first time I got traded was pretty significant to me. It was tough. You thought you’re going to be part of an organization; as a rookie, it’s definitely the hardest thing you’re going to learn about basketball in the NBA.